Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am the President of Diversified, a CFP and author. Without these in place, your estate could get tied up in legal red tape, ...

When the phone call comes, and you learn you’ve been left an inheritance, the moment is often bittersweet. Beyond the numbers are memories, gratitude, and sometimes even uncertainty or guilt. How ...

The average inheritance for American households is $46,200, according to the Federal Reserve. This number is as high as it is because of the large inheritances passed down by wealthy families to their ...