Nearly all adult children, 95%, say they’re ready to manage their inheritance. One-quarter of parents do not agree. If boomer ...

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Half of Americans said inheritance is critical for their long-term financial security — so what can you do if plans change?

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If you know you’re receiving an inheritance, you’ve seen the estate documents, your benefactors have given you a specific ...

Should you sell or keep an inherited home? Particularly if you inherit the house with siblings, be aware that co-owning a house can strain family relationships. Of all the types of assets, real estate ...

Much has been written about the Great Wealth Transfer, a historic passing of assets from the oldest Americans to younger generations over the next two decades. But the kids may have to wait. Between ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. Congress and the IRS made inheriting an IRA a very complicated, ...