Most people assume their assets would automatically go to the right person. In reality, banks, insurers, and investment platforms follow rigid rules. A nominee is not the heir. A joint account holder ...

EXCLUSIVE: Lionsgate Television is expanding its young adult content, optioning Jennifer Lynn Barnes’ bestselling book series The Inheritance Games for development as a scripted series. The project ...

Lawyers are warning families of divorced couples there is potential for ex-spouses to use an often overlooked loophole to make an inheritance claim against their estate after their death, even many ...

Imagine watching your family’s legacy vanish over a mistake worth just one dollar. That’s exactly what happened to seven siblings who lost their rightful ...

Thousands of families are overpaying inheritance tax on life insurance policies, according to new figures, because they make a simple mistake when they take them out. A trust is a way of ringfencing ...

When you think about inheritance, you probably picture a smooth transfer of money or property to loved ones. But it’s rarely that simple. Inheritance mistakes can cost families time, money, and even ...

An inheritance often is seen as a financial windfall, but there are times when people may want to consider saying thanks, but no thanks. Receiving a sizable gift, if not structured properly, can have ...

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Inheriting significant wealth can feel both exhilarating and overwhelming, especially if it arrives unexpectedly or without preparation. We discuss with Liz Gillette, founder and senior advisor at ...