Inheritance
News, insights and expert analysis on inheritance from the team at Kiplinger.
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Suddenly Inherited Money? Here's What to Do NextWhat you should do with an inheritance, even if it comes at the worst possible time.
By Janet Bodnar
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Communication Is Key to a Successful LegacyBecause 70% of wealthy families lose their wealth by the second generation, it's clear how important communication can be to your estate plan's success.
By Justin Biance, Certified Estate Planner
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How an All-Asset Retirement Plan Reduces Investment RisksYou combine your housing wealth and lifetime annuities to help ensure that an average of three-quarters of your retirement income is not subject to market risk.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative
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10 Reasons to Leave Your Heirs a Roth IRAIncluding a Roth IRA in your estate plan can secure a tax-free legacy for your family. But even a small error could leave your heirs with a big tax burden.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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How — and Why — to Give to Your GrandkidsA guide to giving funds and wealth to your grandchildren, including arguments for why you should.
By David Rodeck
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Will Millennials' Money Attitude Put Family Wealth at Stake?Millennials don't have the same approach to wealth as older generations. How can ultra-high-net-worth families and their advisers keep a legacy on track?
By Valerie Wong Fountain, CFA®
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If You're the Millionaire Next Door, You May Be a Terrible SpenderGood job on all that great saving. Now you need to start spending some of that hard-earned retirement savings on the things you love.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
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The 5 Trusts You Need to UnderstandYou can use these trusts to cement your legacy, organize your estate and limit your exposure to estate and gift taxes.
By Donna LeValley
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Does Your Retirement Plan Ignore Half of Your Net Worth?Including your housing wealth in your retirement plan can lead to higher lifetime income and a larger legacy than a plan based on selling the home for the cash.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative
