An inheritance can feel like both a blessing and a challenge. While it may provide new opportunities for financial security, it also brings complex choices about taxes, investments, and long-term ...

Dear Amy: My mother recently died, and I’m expecting a relatively substantial inheritance from her (my dad died several years ago). My younger brother, also not living, has two adult children. My ...

What Is Disclaiming an Inheritance? Disclaiming an inheritance is the process of legally giving up one's right to receive a bequest or inheritance. It is a refusal to accept the inheritance that has ...