Mother files case against son for family property; she dies mid-way leaving a will with one witness; witness tells court he ...

While only a handful of states impose a true inheritance tax, no inheritance tax doesn't mean that heirs get off scot-free.

An inheritance is a windfall that can absolutely help someone's financial situation -- but it can make your taxes tricky. If you inherit property or assets, as opposed to cash, you generally don’t owe ...

Anyone who has inherited property, especially if they’re approaching retirement or already in it, knows it can be a blessing and a challenge. You may have a sentimental attachment to the property and ...

Dear Liz: I own several properties. I have a living trust that names my two minor children as beneficiaries. I’ve told my attorney that I want to transfer the properties to my children using the ...

As of June 2025, a new federal law passed that will prohibit children from inheriting their deceased parents' houses beginning in January 2026. Text over the footage read: "You won't be allowed to ...

When you receive any house property or land from your parents either by way of gift or inheritance, you won’t have to pay tax on that. But if you decide to sell it later, you will be liable to pay ...

Q: My father died in 2006. He left behind six adult children. I don't think he liked me very much. So he left me his worst property, out of the 26 he owned at the time of his death. It is a vacant, ...