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We inherited $250,000. I want a second home, but my wife wants to save for our kids’ college. What should we do?

A $250,000 inheritance creates a marital standoff: one spouse wants a vacation property, the other wants to fund the kids’ ...

44pc of people blow an inheritance in a year. Here’s what not to do

Inherited wealth can arrive with complicated and conflicting emotions. We asked experts to offer tips on navigating the maze ...

Surge in Inherited Property Among Baby Boomers’ Heirs Drives Need for Partition Actions – Underwood Law Firm Responds to Growing Disputes

Growing inheritance trends are increasing shared property disputes among families. Underwood Law Firm, P.C. focuses on ...

When Heirs Are Right to Say ‘Thanks but No Thanks’ to an Inheritance

Disclaimers are one way to tackle tax problems and family wealth-planning issues posed by inherited IRAs.

Asking Eric: My stepson is mad that his inheritance isn’t larger

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who isn't sure how to deal with their stepson's negative ...

One year until inheritance tax applies to pensions – how to prepare

With only 12 months until pensions are brought into the scope of inheritance tax, many people are reviewing their estate ...
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Should Inheritance Be A Retirement Strategy?

Planning for retirement requires a road map that is unique to each individual. The expectation of guaranteed income from employer-sponsored pension plans or public safety nets is dwindling away.