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Manage an Inheritance Like a Pro

By Sandra Block Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceHow you manage an inheritance can change your life. We’ve all heard stories about individuals who passed away...

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Tax-Savvy Ways to Leave Money to Your Kids

For many families, it’s essential to provide some kind of a financial safety net to your children. But if you’re not careful, taxation...

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How to Tackle Estate Planning Basics in 6 Steps

The right estate plan goes beyond a will to protect your family and finances. Adha Ghazali/ShutterstockContemplating your own death or disability isn’t particularly...

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Estate Planning Mistakes Even the Wealthy Can Fall For

Keeping your estate plan current is just as important as creating one in the first place. Vitalii Vodolazskyi/ShutterstockYou may have an estate plan...

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The Estate Planning Mistake That Could Leave Your Family With Nothing

Estate planning is less about money than making life easier for the people you care about most. PeopleImages/ShutterstockA friend’s father passed away last...

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The Digital Estate You Forgot to Plan For: A Checklist Before Your Family Gets Locked Out

Without a digital estate plan, your loved ones may struggle to access your accounts and devices. Panchenko Vladimir/ShutterstockYour phone holds your photos, your...

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Advice for Handling an Inheritance

Any planning you can do in advance can make the whole process go more smoothly. Dreamstime/TCABy Janet Bodnar From Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceLately I’ve...

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What Happens to Your Online Accounts When You DieAnd How to Make Sure Your Family Isnt Left Scrambling

Taking time to organize your digital accounts now can save your family significant stress and complications later. Koupei Studio/ShutterstockWhen you die, your online...