Inheritance
News, insights and expert analysis on inheritance from the team at Kiplinger.
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Holding Wealth: Why Retirees Shouldn't Focus on Leaving an Inheritance
From funding a college education to paying for long-term care or simply treating your family, there are plenty of reasons to use your hard-earned wealth now.
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Have You Reviewed Your 401(k) Beneficiary Designations Lately?
If you've had any life changes — marriage, divorce, a new baby or retirement — you might want to make sure your beneficiaries are in order.
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Will My Children Inherit Too Much?
If you worry about how your children will handle an inheritance, you're not alone. Luckily, you have options — from lifetime gifting to trusts — that can help.
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Going Through Probate? How to Find the Right Attorney
Just having the skills and experience to do the job isn't enough. The probate attorney you hire needs to have the right temperament for your particular case.
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Give Now or Leave an Inheritance? How to Balance the Options
You've saved enough money for retirement. But can you afford to give some to family or good causes — and when is best? These are the key points to consider.
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How to Replace a Corporate Trustee (and Make Other Trust Changes)
The right choice of trustee today may not be the right choice for trust beneficiaries in the future. Here's what you should know.
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Revocable Living Trusts: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
People are conditioned to believe they should avoid probate at all costs, but when compared with living trusts, probate could be a smart choice for some folks.
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Why You May Need a Medallion Stamp
Transferring securities from one account to another often requires this extra step.
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How Women Can Handle Their Growing Wealth Like a Pro
Even as women play catch-up because of the gender pay gap and caregiving responsibilities, they're winning financially. Here's how to keep on winning.
