inheritance
The money, property, and assets from a deceased person's estate that's passed down or distributed to the beneficiaries (also known as inheritors).

How To Make Sure Your Heirlooms Get To The Right People
Passing on your treasured possessions isn’t as hard as you might think.

Is It Ever “Too Late” To Conduct A DNA Test?
You might think something like cremation would close the book on your genetic code. You might also be wrong.

The Last Wills And Testaments Of The Deceased And Famous
So what exactly did those who had it all leave to the ones they left behind?

Does This Dog Require $140,000 A Year?
Co-creator of The Simpsons, Sam Simon, had more money than he could spend. And where that money went when he died is stirring up...

The 10 Biggest Inheritances Ever Left to Pets
Once a novelty, it’s now become expected for the unimaginably wealthy to leave millions to their surviving pets to ensure there’s...

State-By-State Estate And Inheritance Tax Rates
Some states have inheritance tax, some have estate tax, some have both, some have none at all. See where your state shows up on...

Will Your Children Inherit Your Debts?
There’s a lot to sort through after the death of a parent -- boxes of photos, heirlooms, long-forgotten toys you left in their...

10 Rich People Who Aren't Leaving Fortunes To Their Kids
Leaving money to your children is often every parent’s dream. These uber-wealthy people have a different plan in mind.

11 Unusual Wills, Burial Requests, And Final Wishes
These Wills are shocking, spiteful, and even silly.

You Just Inherited $1 Million. Now What?
Seriously, don’t run to the nearest car dealership. Think this through.

Favorite Heirloom: Grandma's Priceless Pink Plastic Rollers
Hidden in the back of my closet is a yellowing plastic bag filled with AquaNet-crusted, faded pink, partially broken hair rollers...

Not All Responsible People Have A Will. Some Are Just Lazy.
Here’s how to motivate your Will-less clients to protect their family and assets.

How To Name Inheritors And Beneficiaries
When creating a Will, you have the right to give your assets or property to whomever you choose.

What You Need To Know About Inheritance Rights
Inheritance rights determine who has the legal right to claim your property after you die.

How To Pay Taxes On Behalf Of An Estate
In order to settle the estate, it may be necessary to file state and/or federal incomes tax returns, a personal income tax return...

How To Distribute Assets To Beneficiaries
In order to properly distribute assets to the beneficiaries named in the Will, you’ll need to set up a bank account in the name...

How To Be A Good Executor
If you've been named as an Executor, there are some important things you should know about your new role—whether you're called...

All You Need To Know About Creating A Will
Who gets your kids? Who gets your stuff? What do you need to make it official? You've got questions, we've got this article.

8 Signs Your Family Will Fight Over Your Estate
Death is agonizing enough without the added pain of heir warfare. Here are some warning signs that there might be strife in your...

Siblings Fight Over Estranged Brother's Secret Fortune
What would you do if an estranged family member passed away and turned out to be secretly rich?

How To Create A Will
A Will, also called a Last Will and Testament, is a legal document that says who will get your property after you die (inheritors...
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