Benjamin Franklin referred to death and taxes as "the only certainties in life." And the inheritance tax touches on both.

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ashley L. Case, J.D., LL.M., writes about tax and estate planning. Few things can complicate the otherwise straightforward matter ...

Last weekend, my husband and I were having lunch with friends when the topic of inheritance came up. What struck me is that I ...

Your parent spent 40 years building a $500,000 traditional IRA. When they leave it to you, the IRS becomes your silent ...

Affluent heirs face rising complexity as expected inheritances near $1M, fueling shift to integrated guidance.

Dear Eric: About 10 years ago my aunt died and left her estate to my mother, myself and my three siblings. She was not ...