Benjamin Franklin referred to death and taxes as "the only certainties in life." And the inheritance tax touches on both. It's a levy on money, property or other assets a person leaves to others after ...

An inheritance often is seen as a financial windfall, but there are times when people may want to consider saying thanks, but no thanks. Receiving a sizable gift, if not structured properly, can have ...

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When you’re planning to divide your estate unequally, explain the reasons to your heirs, and remember: They might be hurt anyway. By Susan B. Garland For most older parents, it is simpler to leave ...