Inheritance
News, insights and expert analysis on inheritance from the team at Kiplinger.
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Avoid Leaving Chaos in Your Wake: Keep an Updated Estate Plan
An outdated or incomplete estate plan could cause confusion for those handling your affairs at a difficult time. This guide highlights what to update and when.
By Leslie Gillin Bohner
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10 Reasons to Leave Your Heirs a Roth IRA
Including a Roth IRA in your estate plan has clear tax advantages, which can be passed along to your heirs for years. But if passed down incorrectly, your heirs won’t reap the full benefits.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Estate Plan Details to Discuss (And What to Keep Private)
Gen Xers and Millennials would like to know if they're going to inherit (and how much), but Baby Boomers in general don't like to talk about money. What to do?
By Phillip Reed, JD, CAPP™
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Inheriting Wealth: 4 Mistakes That Could Cost You Everything
Gen X and Millennials are expected to receive trillions of dollars in inheritance. Unless it's managed properly, the money could slip through their fingers.
By Chris Dixon, RFC®
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When Can Tax Planning Be an Act of Love? This Family Found Out
How can you give stock worth millions to a loved one without giving them a huge capital gains tax bill? This family's financial adviser provided the answer.
By Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA®, CES™
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The 7 Worst Assets to Leave Your Kids or Grandkids
inheritance Leaving these assets to your loved ones may be more trouble than it’s worth. Here's how to avoid adding to their grief after you're gone.
By David Rodeck
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What Is a Good Inheritance? Six of the Best Assets to Pass Down
inheritance Your heirs will thank you for leaving any of these six assets as an inheritance.
By David Rodeck
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6 Overlooked Areas That Can Make or Break Your Retirement
If you're heading into retirement with scattered and uncertain plans, distilling them into these six areas can ensure you thrive in later life.
By David Lukas, Investment Adviser Representative
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You've Built Your Estate Plan — Now Put It to Work
You need to share details with your family (including passwords and document locations) and stay focused on keeping your plan up to date.
By Eric W. Bond
