If you know you’re receiving an inheritance, you’ve seen the estate documents, your benefactors have given you a specific ...

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 ...

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Prenuptial agreements are the cornerstone of protecting family wealth. Even without a prenup, however, the structure of an estate plan can help keep wealth in the family. This article is part of "The ...

Many people may feel taxed to death, but it's actually more than that. After you die, there may still be taxes to pay. Death can be a tax-triggering event. And there are two you should be aware of: ...

Tax events occur all through your life, and then there's the after life. Yes, death can be a tax-triggering event. And there are two you should be aware of: the estate tax and inheritance tax. Many ...

An inheritance tax is levied when a beneficiary inherits assets from the estate of someone who died. There is no federal inheritance tax, but five states currently levy this tax: Kentucky, Maryland, ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...