Inheritance
News, insights and expert analysis on inheritance from the team at Kiplinger.
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Unwrapping Your Estate Plan for Your Kids: The Best Gift
The holidays offer families a perfect opportunity to discuss important, often difficult topics like long-term care, estate plans and legacy.
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Family Offices: Women of Wealth Create a New Model of Giving
Women who are inheriting wealth today are shifting from traditional philanthropy to creating sustainable systems to fund philanthropic gifts into perpetuity.
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Why Wills and Trusts Aren't Enough in the Great Wealth Transfer
Families need to prepare heirs through communication and financial know-how, or all that money could end up causing confusion, conflict and costly mistakes.
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7 Practical Steps to Kick Off Your 2026 Financial Planning
It's time to stop chasing net worth and start chasing real worth. Here's how to craft a plan that supports your well-being today and in the future.
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7 Best Stocks to Gift Your Grandchildren
The best stocks to give your grandchildren have certain qualities in common.
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Pets to Paintings: Little Things Can Cause Big Estate Trouble
Sentimental items might have little monetary value, but their disposition can cause hurt feelings. Talking about who wants what and labeling items can help.
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Why Unmarried Same-Sex Couples Need an Estate Plan
When illness or death occurs within an unmarried same-sex partnership, family members can step in and push the surviving partner out. An estate plan is vital.
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Your Estate Plan Isn't Complete Until You've Done These Steps
Congratulations on getting your estate plan in order. Now, you need to communicate the relevant details to ensure your plan is effectively carried out.
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Manage an Inheritance Like a Pro in Just Seven Steps
inheritance How you handle an inheritance is key. A bequest could change your life, but don’t quit your day job.
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