An inheritance tax is a state levy on the assets an individual receives as part of an inheritance. The rules on inheritance ...

Inheritance can be a complicated topic, often tied to deep emotions and family dynamics. One of our readers, Janet, recently found herself in an unexpected situation after the passing of her father.

Dear Eric: When my husband’s parents died, he and his brother, Jim, each inherited several million dollars. Jim’s daughter, Carol, has always spent more than her income because she expected a big ...

Family and inheritance often reveal truths people have tried to hide for years. One reader shared how a terminal diagnosis, long silence from a daughter, and years of unanswered attempts to reconnect ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ashley L. Case, J.D., LL.M., writes about tax and estate planning. Few things can complicate the otherwise straightforward matter ...

Dear Eric: When my husband’s parents died, he and his brother, Jim, each inherited several million dollars. Jim’s daughter, Carol, has always spent more than her income because she expected a big ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to a family dispute about an inheritance that was not divided equally ...