My late father’s estate was awarded $50K. My brother, as executor, kept the money. What can we do?

M y pop passed away in 2000. His estate was awarded $50,000 in a class-action lawsuit over his cause of death. My brother was ...
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My husband and I have plenty of money to retire now – should we keep working to leave our son a larger inheritance?

Should you stop working during your prime earning years, or stay on the job to provide a larger inheritance to a child who ...
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My Mom Died And I Got $60,000 Inheritance. Should I Pay Off My Student Loans, Invest In Stocks, Or Keep It An Emergency Fund?

An unexpected inheritance can feel like a blessing wrapped in pressure. Forty thousand dollars opens doors, but which one ...

How to plot your way through the inheritance tax minefield if you DON’T have children

If you're opposed to inheritance tax, you probably believe it's unfair to be forced to hand over hard-earned wealth to an ...