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#family-conflict
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Relationships

Can my late brother's child remove contents from the home, even though his widow still lives there?

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Relationships

Can my late brother's child remove contents from the home, even though his widow still lives there?

Relationships
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Ask a money coach: My friend is flaunting her wealth after receiving a huge inheritance. Can I tell her to tone it down?

A longtime friend's sudden inheritance and conspicuous spending increasingly unsettles the narrator despite initial happiness and recognition of the friend's generosity.
#estate-planning
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Relationships

'I was engaged for 10 years but when my partner died, he left the house and farm to his nephew. Can I challenge the will?'

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Relationships

'I was engaged for 10 years but when my partner died, he left the house and farm to his nephew. Can I challenge the will?'

#mortgage
#financial-planning
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Dear Abby: They say rude things about my fast walk, and it annoys me

Older adults should ignore or calmly respond to age-based remarks; seniors considering early inheritance advances should consult a lawyer, CPA, and financial adviser.
Law
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

How I'm Navigating My Selfish Brother as Executor of Our Inheritance

An executor brother is blocking equitable distribution of a $400,000 inherited house among four siblings, prompting plans to involve a lawyer.
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Here's How US Billionaires Got Rich, From Tech to Finance | Entrepreneur

Some of the richest people in the world - Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg - made their fortunes in Silicon Valley. However, a new report in the Wall Street Journal suggests that most U.S. billionaires did not amass their wealth in tech. Instead, it's the banking and finance fields that have produced most of the country's super-rich. According to data shared with the WSJ from wealth intelligence company Altrata, there were 1,135 billionaires in the U.S. last year, up from 927 in 2020.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

I Make $40,000 a Year - What Should I Do With My $800,000 Inherited Roth IRA?

I can't offer any suggestions on what to do with the money if I don't know more information about someone's finances. The advice for managing the $800k Roth IRA and $400k money market account will be different if someone spends $5,000 per month or $20,000 per month. The Redditor is earning $40,000 per year, which comes to roughly $3,333 per month before taxes.
Retirement
Mental health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Asking Eric: My mother just told me why she plans to cut me out of the will

Parental financial favoritism can wound adult children; therapy and reframing self-worth apart from money may help more than cutting contact or immediate forgiveness.
Business
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Your Entrepreneurial Elders' Worries About Passing the Baton | Entrepreneur

Approximately $124 trillion in family assets will transfer to younger generations by 2048, creating a major intergenerational wealth shift requiring careful preparation.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

L'Oreal heiress is the sixth-biggest wealth gainer in the world this year

Françoise Bettencourt Meyers' L'Oréal stake surge raised her net worth to about $98 billion, making her the world's second-richest woman.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I used to judge my mother's gambling addiction. Now I think she was longing for a fairytale ending

A lifelong smoker who lived modestly spent much of her earnings on gambling, leaving modest assets despite decades of full-time work.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
2 weeks ago

Shakespeare family will that caused legal drama found in National Archives

A 1642 will bequeathing Shakespeare's Stratford home to an unrelated cousin was rediscovered in unlabeled National Archives chancery records.
Real estate
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

My Husband Sold Our House Behind My Back and Kept Every Dime. Well, Now It's My Turn to Cut Him Off.

Prioritize protecting inherited funds, maintain liquidity and emergency savings, weigh housing costs versus investment returns, and ensure legal steps prevent estranged spouse access.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Whatever happened to our sibling series? It's back! And guess who's the heir apparent

As parents age, siblings may face tough decisions about who will take care of them if they become infirm or frail. And then there's the matter of how the estate will be divided up when parents die. To say that disagreements crop up is perhaps an understatement. This potential for family friction has given birth to various customs. In the past, the eldest son often got it all.That's called primogeniture although it's no longer the way things typically play out today.
World news
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

My Sister Squandered Her Entire Inheritance. Now She's Chipping Away at Mine.

Unreimbursed shared expenses and broken promises from a financially irresponsible sibling create persistent financial and emotional burdens for the frugal sibling.
Real estate
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Eoin McGee answers: 'I'm a struggling single mum about to receive an inheritance of 150k. How do I make the most of it for me and my three children?'

County council tenant expects a €150,000 inheritance despite previously never holding more than €10,000; currently self-employed and barely covering expenses.
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

A surprise inheritance changed my life and my feelings on estate planning

Traveling has always been a dream, and the inheritance allowed me to fulfill that desire. Each trip has significantly influenced my perspective on life.
Travel
fromRealpython
4 weeks ago

Episode #261: Selecting Inheritance or Composition in Python - The Real Python Podcast

When tackling object-oriented programming problems, one must choose between inheritance and composition, as each has distinct trade-offs. Composition often leads to more flexible and reusable code.
Python
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I spent almost $30,000 upgrading our garage to a dreamy laundry room. Now, doing laundry for my family of 7 feels peaceful.

"I had enough money but not enough time." That's what my stepmom said, multiple times through her two-decade journey with metastatic breast cancer.
Renovation
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Two women in 1.8m inheritance battle after both marrying the same man in Las Vegas

Inheritance battle ensues over accountant James Dinsdale's estate between two women due to unresolved marital status.
fromFrontendmasters
1 month ago

Little Reminder About Custom Properties with Invalid Values

In a normal HTML layout, if the custom property in the CSS is invalid, the color does not render as the expected green. Instead, CSS falls back to the inherited color from the body element, which is blue.
Web development
#family-secrets
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Relationships

I barely knew my grandma, but she left me $85,000 when she died. I was able to take 2 years off work and build my dream business.

fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Parenting

47 Shocking Family Secrets People Discovered That They Really, Really Weren't Supposed To Know

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Relationships

I barely knew my grandma, but she left me $85,000 when she died. I was able to take 2 years off work and build my dream business.

fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Parenting

47 Shocking Family Secrets People Discovered That They Really, Really Weren't Supposed To Know

#python
Real estate
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

There's a Role I Never Wanted to Play as a Homeowner. I Might Have to Anyway.

Renting the inherited house instead of selling it is a viable option due to potential financial needs as a caregiver.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

No inheritance for you, kids... why Ireland's super-rich won't be keeping it in the family ?

Aidan believes that exposing his children to the challenges of managing wealth early on could lead to mismanagement, which is why he sets strict conditions for their inheritance.
Wearables
#financial-management
Wearables
fromFortune
1 month ago

Gen X's $1.4 trillion windfall: The 'Forgotten Generation' is the surprise short-term winner in the Great Wealth Transfer

Generation X is positioned to inherit $1.4 trillion annually in the next decade, marking a significant wealth transfer.
#real-estate
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago
Retirement

Between a big house and bigger family expectations, should I say yes to my in-laws' hefty inheritance down payment?

from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago
Retirement

Between a big house and bigger family expectations, should I say yes to my in-laws' hefty inheritance down payment?

Real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Inheriting a Vacation Home Can Cost You More Than You Think

Inheriting a second home can lead to unexpected financial burdens such as taxes, maintenance, and repairs.
#investment-strategy
E-Commerce
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The 16 Investments I Made With My $1.8m Inheritance

A Reddit user invested his $1.8 million inheritance in a diverse array of assets including tech and energy companies.
#family-dynamics
Parenting
fromIndependent
3 months ago

'Our elderly dad is leaving the farm to us in his will. But his new wife says she is automatically entitled to a third of his estate so we will have to sell the land. Can this be true?'

Family concerns over farm inheritance after father's remarriage highlight the importance of legal safeguards like trusts.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

My father left me a fortune before he died - is it wrong to refuse to set up college funds for my step-siblings?

The Reddit user is not obligated to share his inheritance with his mother's stepchildren.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

My Step Sibling Asked to Share My $4 Million Inheritance. What should I do?

Inheriting money can change relationships; feeling guilty about sharing is common, but not mandatory.
fromIndependent
3 months ago
Parenting

'Our elderly dad is leaving the farm to us in his will. But his new wife says she is automatically entitled to a third of his estate so we will have to sell the land. Can this be true?'

from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago
Retirement

My father left me a fortune before he died - is it wrong to refuse to set up college funds for my step-siblings?

#401k
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Bought a Building From My Cousin. What I Found Behind a Wall Puts Me in a Difficult Spot.

Finding a treasure raises moral and legal dilemmas regarding ownership and disclosure.
Legal advice is crucial for determining the course of action after discovering hidden wealth.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

My Father-in-Law Is Blocking My Wife's Inheritance - Can He Legally Do That?

Inheritance disputes are common and can cause disagreements among family members, especially when a financial windfall is involved.
Retirement
fromA Philosopher's Blog
2 months ago

Partially Address Inequality the Painless Way

The past influences and shapes the present. Inheritance from state handouts and slavery perpetuates inequality, particularly between white and black Americans.
philosophy
#unclaimed-estates
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Eoin McGee answers: 'Our adult daughter still lives at home and is causing so much disruption. We've just inherited 350,000. Should we buy her an apartment?'

While both partners have stable jobs and savings, the reluctance to move out indicates a deeper issue that might need to be addressed for personal peace.
Retirement
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Australia mushroom trial live: Erin Patterson continues giving evidence on day 25 of her triple murder trial

Erin Patterson's inheritances played a significant role in her family's financial decisions and housing arrangements.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Maybe the Apple Didn't Fall Far Enough: Over-Identifying With a Parent

Over-identifying with a parent can lead to repeating family history and unwarranted fears.
It's essential to differentiate personal situations from inherited trauma.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

We had to get advice from Dave Ramsey on how to handle a family member holding our inheritance hostage - hear what he said

Navigating inheritance disputes in families can lead to tensions, especially without a legally enforceable will.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

When In-Laws Need Cash But You Have an Inheritance: What's Right?

Inheritance can create marital tension when financial support for in-laws is requested.
Legally, inherited money is separate property, giving the inheritor control over its use.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Is My Dad's $15K 401(k) Tax Bill Actually My Problem?

Dealing with added financial liabilities upon the passing of a loved one can feel like a few ounces of salt poured into one's deep wound.
Retirement
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I got a $60,000 inheritance, and my husband and I disagree on the best way to spend it. Who's right?

It's crucial to balance financial priorities after receiving an inheritance, considering both debt repayment and future investments.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

We're financially stable and won't need a $16 million inheritance - how should we invest it for future generations?

"The OP does not believe that he or his wife will use the funds during their lifetime because his wife has a $250K per year income, and he’s completing his MBA on the GI Bill."
Retirement
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

I have enough money coming to buy a house and pay for college at 19 - should I help my struggling family instead?

Inheritance can create significant family conflicts, overshadowing potential benefits.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

With $80,000 coming from inheritance, should we use it for college, retirement, or a future home?

Consider investing an inheritance in retirement funds, like S&P 500 index for future security.
Using part of an inheritance for personal reskilling is also a wise choice.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

With a multimillion-dollar windfall on the horizon - is retirement inevitable or should I keep grinding?

Anticipating an inheritance can lead to a dilemma about continuing to work hard versus coasting until the money arrives.
London food
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Liam Payne Left Behind $32.2 Million Estate When He Died-Including Enormous UK Mansion-but Did Not Have a Will

Liam Payne's death leaves a $32.2 million fortune without a will, complicating the inheritance process.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

I'm 33 and wealthy enough to retire, but that feels like giving up

Early retirement requires more than just financial readiness; psychological readiness and personal fulfillment are equally important.
#probate
fromIndependent
4 months ago

'My husband works on his family land - unlike his siblings - and his father says he'll get the farm, but there's nothing in writing. Should we be worried?'

"We've poured our life into it over the years, my husband working long hours seven days a week to try to improve it."
Agriculture
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

I Can't Afford My Inherited House-Should I Sell or Hold On?

The Reddit user should consider keeping the inherited house since its mortgage rate is significantly lower than current housing costs.
Fashion & style
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Asian American Women Are Redefining the Old' in Grandmother's Gold

Farah Khalid remade her inherited family jewelry to honor her late mother and sister, emphasizing the cultural significance of passing down gold.
SF parents
fromIndependent
4 months ago

'My mother told me before she died that she would make provisions for me. But my father won't let me see her will. What can I do?'

The author feels their mother's potential wishes are being ignored and seeks legal entitlement regarding the will.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

My parents planned to give me $3 million as an inheritance but never told me and I wish they had

The conversation about inheritance with children is vital, yet challenging, as it reveals family financial realities and prepares them for future responsibilities.
SF parents
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

I was supposed to get $270,000 from my grandparents - my dad's investing wiped out 90% of it

The original poster (OP) feels cheated because his parents mismanaged his $270,000 inheritance, receiving only $27,000 due to poor investments by his father.
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