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Health Savings Accounts (HSAs): Key Legal and Tax Considerations When the Account Owner Passes Away

Jeffrey Cohen June 3, 2026

A Health Savings Account (HSA) can provide significant tax advantages during life, but its treatment after the account owner’s death depends on who inherits it. This article explains the legal and tax implications for spouses, non-spouse beneficiaries, and estates, helping families and advisors navigate HSA inheritance rules and avoid unexpected tax liabilities.

What is Probate?

Jeffrey Cohen May 15, 2020

Probate can be an overwhelming and stressful prospect. Understanding what probate means is the first step to navigating your way through this process. Probate, also

Dealing with Probate

Jeffrey Cohen May 15, 2020

You have probably heard the word “probate,” with its negative connotation, and wondered, “What is probate, and do I need to worry about it?” Simply

Clearing Title When Tenant-in-Common Owner Dies

Michael Smeenk October 1, 2014

Clearing Title to Real Estate When a Tenant-in-Common Owner Dies Q: How is title to real estate cleared when someone dies owning property as tenants in

When Isn’t Probate Necessary?

Michael Smeenk February 1, 2012

I recently wrote a piece that discusses the probate administration process and explains why it’s necessary when someone dies. But an estate doesn’t need to

What is Probate Administration?

Michael Smeenk February 1, 2012

What is Probate Administration and Why is it Necessary? In order for someone to give or sell something to someone else, they must have the

Determination of Heirs Proceedings

Michael Smeenk February 1, 2009

Determination of Heirs Proceedings: Clearing Title in a Decedent’s Unadministered Property When someone dies, their probate assets are typically distributed through a probate proceeding. However,

Wills and Advance Directives

Michael Smeenk September 1, 2008

Simple Wills and Advance Directives Our firm receives frequent inquires related to the preparation of “simple wills.” Simple wills are sometimes sufficient instruments for clients

Beneficiary Deed

Jon Goodman September 1, 2006

Co-Author: Miriam Abrams Goodman, Esq. Question: What is a “beneficiary deed” and how are they useful in Colorado? Response: A beneficiary deed is a

Properly Signing a Will

Mimi Abrams Goodman June 1, 2006

The Importance of a Properly Executed Will, and What it Does and Doesn’t Control In Colorado, signing a will with the proper formalities can make

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