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Q. I’m trying to plan my estate. I have three nephews I want to give everything to but I don’t want them to have to pay the inheritance tax. Is there any way to avoid the tax?

Inheritance refers to the assets a person leaves to others after they die. Read about inheritance taxes and the probate process.

What you need to know about inheritance tax, from how it's calculated to who has to pay it.

What Is Inheritance Tax? Inheritance tax is a state tax on a percentage of the value of a deceased person's estate that's paid by the inheritor of the estate. There is no federal inheritance tax.

There is no federal inheritance tax, but some states have an inheritance tax. The tax typically applies to assets passed to someone who is not immediate family.

Our longer life spans may also create concerns about how to manage our retirement nest eggs and expenses for a longer time period.

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