Inheritance
News, insights and expert analysis on inheritance from the team at Kiplinger.
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Estate Planning for Singles: 10 Things to KnowHere's how to navigate estate planning as a single person.
By David Rodeck
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How to Pass Down Wealth Without Destroying AmbitionParents planning to leave money to their children fear one thing: Will wealth make their character or break it? There are some practical ways to find out.
By Mallon FitzPatrick, CFP®, AEP®, CLU®
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5 Key Components of an Estate Plan — and 7 Others to ConsiderWhatever your circumstances, you can take these steps to build an estate plan that benefits both you and your loved ones.
By David Rodeck
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7 Things You Should Never Leave to Your Kids or GrandkidsLeaving these assets to your loved ones might 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? 6 High-Value Assets to Keep an Eye OnYour heirs will thank you for leaving any of these six assets as an inheritance.
By David Rodeck
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How to Strengthen Your Charitable Impact and LegacyIf you want to use an inheritance to create a charitable legacy, how can you ensure younger generations will carry your wishes forward?
By Mark Froehlich, CPA, MBA
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Retirement in Jeopardy? How to Manage the Bank of Mom & DadThis plan for Gen X parents running the Bank of Mom & Dad can help you get a handle on how to manage the financial support you give your adult children.
By Dr. Preston Cherry, CFP®
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The Biggest Financial Mistake Many Families Are MakingIf you're not talking openly with your adult children about money, you're failing to help build their financial independence.
By Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert
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5 Ways to Pass on the Inheritance Your Kids Need More Than MoneyWisdom can be a far greater gift than money. After all, what good is an inheritance if children don't know the values behind it or have the skills to handle it?
By Feroz Ansari, CFP®
