Adult children are increasingly asking parents to share wealth while they are still alive, but the legal, tax, and emotional ...

Leaving your children a large inheritance might seem like the natural thing to do, but it often causes more harm than good. Many financial experts say that sudden wealth can erode drive, create family ...

Three quarters of multi-millionnaire parents are worried large inheritances will be bad for their children, so are instead donating large chunks to charity, according to new research. A study of ...

America's adult children say they're ready to manage their inheritance. Their parents might not agree.

MIL died recently, leaving almost $1M to our kids for private school and college. My ex now thinks once their education costs are paid for, ...

Not that you have to justify it to anyone, but you have legitimate reasons for your decision. In fact, here are five reasons why you shouldn’t. 1. You Want To Gift Your Kids Money Before You Die ...

DEAR ABBY: My grandmother passed away 16 years ago. Before she passed, she told me and my two kids that she had an account for each of them for their college. After she was gone, my aunt was in charge ...

Leaving riches to your children may sound like the responsible thing to do, but real-world outcomes often tell a different story. Money passed down in a lump sum can change behavior and priorities in ...