I received an inheritance from my father's estate, but the executor wants me to give it back. What should I do?

I am not a beneficiary of the other properties; I was only entitled to a portion from the sale of my childhood home. Still, the executor has failed to finalize my father's wishes and has exhausted ...

'She did a lot of things behind my back': My father excluded me from his will. My 'sneaky' sister, his executor, is to blame.

You can email The Moneyist with any financial and ethical questions at qfottrell@marketwatch.com. The Moneyist regrets he cannot reply to questions individually. Relationships thrive on proximity, and ...
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16 Considerations When Drafting a Will for Assets and Beyond

Most people already know that a will covers the basics, like who gets the house, investments, and that sentimental antique ...

Bare bums, Osama bin Laden, male models, and jazz: the only time Marlon Brando taught an acting class

When the actor regarded by many of his peers as the greatest of all time revealed that he was teaching an acting class for ...

How can I prevent my heirs from being hit with a big tax bill when I die?

It's important to understand which kinds of taxes you may anticipate in estate planning — and how that money will be used by ...

Margin debt is at a record high. Here’s what that means for the stock market.

Investors buying stocks with borrowed money suggests confidence that the market will keep rising. If only that were true.
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Can an Irrevocable Trust be Changed? A Guide for North Carolina Families

Irrevocable trusts are often viewed as rigid, permanent components of an estate plan designed to preserve wealth, minimize taxes, and protect assets. However, as family circumstances evolve, laws ...