Beyond the tax implications, you need to make a smart plan for how to make the money last. An often cited statistic from a 20 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew F. Erskine is a trusts and estates attorney. Probate Law: Judge's Gavel as a symbol of legal system, Themis is the goddess ...

Some parents plan carefully so they can leave a generous inheritance to their children. But that does not mean they are obligated to leave money to every child. A recent Dave Ramsey caller faced this ...

Inheritance can often feel like a double-edged sword. While a large influx of money can be a welcome blessing to those who may be in debt, are looking to purchase a home or a business or are wanting ...

Inheriting a large chunk of money can be an exciting time filled with both gratitude for the financial gift and grief for a lost loved one. Many people talk about how money can be life changing, but ...

Dear Amy: My stepfather has two adult children, and my mother has three adult children. Our stepfather died, and over time mother changed the will so all money she had inherited from him would go to ...

Ian Mingo’s family more than doubled in size last year, after he remarried in his 60s. He is now figuring out how to provide ...

A 17-year-old has been backed online after refusing to share his inheritance with his stepbrother and half-siblings, following pressure from his mother and stepfather. In a post shared on the popular ...

Many people look forward to an inheritance — it can provide financial security, opportunities for education and the ability to pursue passions. But there’s a lesser-known, darker side to inheritance: ...