Talking about money, death and inheritance can be uncomfortable, so people frequently avoid it. But they shouldn't. Having an inheritance plan and sharing details with family - what is in the will, ...

Editor's note: The information in this column is not intended as legal advice but to provide a general understanding of the law. Readers with legal problems, including those whose questions are ...

There are plenty of horror stories about sizable inheritances squandered on fast cars and glittering parties. But careful planning and good advice can help people use their good fortune in a way that ...

WHO hasn't chuckled upon reading this familiar bumper sticker: "I'm spending my children's inheritance"? In the aftermath of the great recession, the median inheritance for baby boomers is an ...

This article was first published on NerdWallet.com. The amount of wealth millennials and Gen Xers stand to inherit from their parents and grandparents almost defies comprehension: According to Cerulli ...

U.K. economist Anthony Atkinson published a book titled “Inequality: What Can Be Done?” in May of this year in which he proposes radical solutions to that most pressing financial problem of our time.

Q: I recently inherited about $85,000 in stock from my mother's trust. What are the tax consequences, and is there a way to use the stock to pay down the principal of my home mortgage without a tax ...