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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 13 MIN

Why your inheritance isn’t instant: The legal risks of rushing estate payouts

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Duncan MacDougall explained why beneficiaries shouldn't expect a windfall the moment a loved one passes, as legal waiting periods and debt clearances must come first. Learn why rushing a distribution could leave an executor personally picking up the tab for a deceased relative's hidden debts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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