In the popular imagination, receiving an inheritance always sounds like a good thing — after all, who doesn’t want a financial windfall? And inheritances can certainly be life-altering events. But ...

Many people look forward to an inheritance — it can provide financial security, opportunities for education and the ability to pursue passions. But there’s a lesser-known, darker side to inheritance: ...

How is the amount of an inheritance advance determined? When advancing an inheritance, companies offer heirs immediate access to their funds by buying a portion of their expected inheritance. It can ...

When we hear the term inheritance, many envision a generous lump sum of cash being passed down and a quick, easy way to get ahead financially. Yet, quite often, the opposite ensues, and a battle might ...

Beyond the general discomfort of talking about death, the topic of inheritance brings in a whole other set of sticky issues. Research finds that parents’ and children’s expectations for bequests are ...

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Grieving the loss of a loved one is hard enough, and families are lucky if they're able to prepare in advance for the worst. What most families aren't prepared for, though, are the predatory calls and ...

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 ...

Drafting a Will is one of the simplest forms of succession planning, which can help many Indian families from succession related problems. However, a simple Will, while useful, may not always be ...