15 Oct Using inherited stocks to pay for a wedding
The cost basis of inherited stocks is based on the date of death. ...
28 Aug With no will, does my ex’s new wife get an inheritance?
Without a will, state law determines how inheritances are received. ...
21 Aug How do I protect my niece’s inheritance from her husband?
There are ways to make sure an inheritance doesn't get in the wrong hands. ...
17 Jul Can I avoid taxes when selling my father’s home?
Timing and ownership will determine what taxes may be owed. ...
03 May Trying to avoid a fight over an inheritance
Proper estate planning can stop arguments before they start....
01 May How will my son’s inheritance impact financial aid?
Money in a trust will count differently than a 529 plan. ...
28 Feb My father refuses to create an estate plan
How to convince a parent to get needed estate planning help. ...
22 Feb Which assets should I leave to my children?
Think taxes when you decide which assets to leave to heirs. ...
18 Feb When you don’t trust a will’s executor
You can take steps to follow up on an expected inheritance. ...
05 Feb Why is my inheritance taking so long?
Inheritances taxes, if not yet paid, may slow the process of making bequests. ...