Death can be a tax-triggering event. And there are two you should be aware of: the estate tax and inheritance tax.

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. The executor of an estate is someone who wraps up a deceased individual’s financial affairs. If the deceased has a will ...

Let’s say you received most of your dad's estate, while his ex-girlfriend got $200,000 from his 401(k). But what if she asks ...

Estate Planning is a process where individuals prepare or plan for the settlement of their personal affairs in the event of incapacitation or death. Estate plans typically include provisions ...

Republican lawmakers in Congress introduced the Death Tax Repeal Act, which aims to permanently eliminate the federal ...

After you die, there may still be taxes to pay. Death can be a tax-triggering event. And there are two you should be aware of: the estate tax and inheritance tax. Many people think they’re the ...