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Dear Eric: When my husband’s parents died, he and his brother, Jim, each inherited several million dollars. Jim’s daughter, Carol, has always spent more than her income because she expected a big ...

Inheritance can be a tricky subject, particularly because it involves all the emotions that come with a death in the family, dealing with inheritance tax and splitting what is left among multiple ...

Dana Blue is an estate-planning attorney who helps families navigate assets after a loved one dies. Inheritances can create an opportunity to purchase a house, return to school, or run a business.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ashley L. Case, J.D., LL.M., writes about tax and estate planning. Few things can complicate the otherwise straightforward matter ...

A post about a person whose "unashamedly nasty" aunt received a large family inheritance after their uncle died has gone viral on Mumsnet. The post was shared on the U.K.-based online forum's Am I ...

The so-called "slayer rule" in California is likely to play a role in the inheritance left to the family of slain director ...

Lawyers say the rise in get-togethers over summer triggers a flurry of requests for advice about wills and inheritances.

Beyond the general discomfort of talking about death, the topic of inheritance brings in a whole other set of sticky issues. Research finds that parents’ and children’s expectations for bequests are ...