Fraudulent inheritance email scam sets a 48-hour limit to take your information
An email arrives seemingly out of nowhere, claiming that you might inherit some money. There’s no warning, no background. It just feels urgent. Tim C., who reached out to share his experience, said, “This afternoon I got an email that seemed unfamiliar to me. I suspect it’s a scam, but it looks convincing.” Going with […]
California counties where inheritance dictates homeownership
Forget the idea of “California Dreams.” For many in the Golden State today, the situation feels more like navigating a royal succession. Recent data indicates significant shifts in California’s housing landscape. Home ownership appears to be morphing into a “caste system,” prioritizing wealth passed down through families over individual earnings. In 2025, about 16% of […]
I was betrayed in marriage and left financially unstable. At 63, I received a $100K inheritance that my boyfriend used up quickly. Now, I only have $800 each month from Social Security. I need assistance.
Question: I’m 63 and started receiving Social Security early. After my father passed in 2001, he left me $100,000 as an inheritance for my retirement. I met a man from Jordan online and ended up sending him money. I even worked double shifts to support us. He expressed his love right after learning about my […]
Planning for Retirement Without Children: A Look at Your Future Without Inheritance
Important points Retirees without children often enjoy more freedom, but should actively consider long-term care and estate choices. Without heirs, the emphasis shifts from legacy building to prudent spending, smart risk-taking, and tax-efficient asset management. Choosing a reliable representative and setting up a suitable beneficiary plan is crucial when there are no children involved. While […]
Woman files a lawsuit to claim part of her sisters’ $28M inheritance after finding a family connection on 23andMe.
Woman Sues Family Following Malpractice Settlement Related to Father A woman from Massachusetts attempted to gain financially by suing over a medical malpractice settlement linked to her father, just one month after reconnecting with her two estranged sisters through a DNA test. Carmen Thomas, 28, took a 23andMe DNA test in February 2023, uncovering that […]
Switzerland holds a vote on a 50% inheritance tax for the wealthy.
Swiss Inheritance Tax Referendum on the Horizon Switzerland is set to hold a vote this Sunday regarding a proposed 50% inheritance tax on ultra-wealthy individuals. This comes as countries worldwide are wrestling with how to effectively tax affluent citizens. The referendum is considered one of the most polarizing in recent Swiss political history. It highlights […]
New inheritance tax regulations might harm businesses, entrepreneur warns.
Concerns Over New Inheritance Tax Rules for Family Businesses A significant shift in inheritance tax regulations is raising alarms for family-owned businesses. Entrepreneur Alex Robben, who founded Wrexham’s Net World Sports, expressed his worries about the company’s potential liabilities from reforms that could reach the “tens of millions of dollars.” He termed these impending changes […]
Inherited IRA errors may cut into your inheritance, experts advise. Here’s how to steer clear of them.
Receiving an inheritance can be exciting for many, but when it involves individual retirement accounts (IRAs), the regulations can be quite intricate, and errors could lead to significant penalties. Starting in 2020, certain inherited IRAs are subject to a “10-year rule,” meaning beneficiaries must withdraw all funds by the end of the tenth year after […]
My children never received their inheritance from my grandmother’s will.
Dear Abby: Concerns About Inheritance My grandmother passed away about 16 years ago. Before her death, she informed me and my two kids about their college funds. After she died, my aunt took charge of the will, but the children never received anything, and my aunt hasn’t shown me the will. I heard my grandmother […]
I’m Receiving a Large Inheritance. I Dislike It.
Pay Dirt is a financial advice column. Got a question? Reach out to Christine and Iris here. (It’s anonymous!) Mr. Paydirt I recently inherited a Roth IRA when my parents passed away unexpectedly. The account must be settled within a decade, which feels surreal. It’s actually a significant amount—30% more than what my salary would […]