Inheritance
News, insights and expert analysis on inheritance from the team at Kiplinger.
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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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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 to come. But if passed down incorrectly, your heirs won’t reap the full benefits.
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How You Can Guide Your Heirs Through the Great Wealth Transfer
Focus on creating a clear estate plan, communicating your wishes early to avoid family conflict, leaving an ethical will with your values and wisdom and preparing them practically and emotionally.
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17 States With Scary Estate and Inheritance Taxes
Estate Tax Over a dozen states currently impose estate or inheritance taxes on heirs. Here’s where you’ll have to pay.
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How Family Offices Can Build Resilience in a Volatile World
Family offices are shifting their global investment priorities and goals in the face of uncertainty, volatile markets and the influence of younger generations.
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The Spendthrift Trap: Here's One Way to Protect Your Legacy From an Irresponsible Heir
A spendthrift clause in an estate plan can protect an inheritance from a financially irresponsible child's debts and poor decisions.
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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.
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