You want to be wise about investing your new inheritance. After all, it's a windfall and you may be thinking about putting it into taxable accounts or property assets. But take a step back to consider some tips on what to do. Resolve taxes There's a difference...

It may sound simplistic, but making sure you've let your heirs know where your inheritance plans and paperwork — and passwords — are and how to find them is one of the top will problems. How about the conventional wisdom of leaving each child an...

An executor administers your estate and distributes your assets. It’s one of the most important decisions you’ll make when preparing a will. The executor is charged with carrying out your final wishes. **This article talks about a will-based distribution of an estate. In contrast, an estate...