Getting an inheritance is the epitome of a mixed blessing. You receive a financial windfall, but the cause is the death of a loved one. On top of complicated emotions, you may be dealing with the ...

The so-called "great wealth transfer" is already underway, with over $68 trillion set to be passed down by baby boomers to their children. Yet, while millions of Americans expect to receive an ...

DEAR ERIC: My wife and I will soon receive a small inheritance from the death of one of my relatives. Since we do not need most of this money, we have decided to distribute it among our children and ...