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 ...

If you’re expecting a life-changing windfall when your boomer parents die, take heed: Only one-fifth of the “Me” generation expect to leave an inheritance. A new study from Northwestern Mutual, the ...

Does your ability to pass on your wealth to your heirs depend on where you live ... and die? Indeed, it does. Federal estate taxes apply no matter where you live within the U.S., but eighteen states ...