The laws of inheritance are quite unknown,” Charles Darwin acknowledged in 1859. The discovery of DNA’s shape altered how we ...

Major changes to inheritance tax could be on the cards in the Autumn Statement, experts say. Those planning their estate may want to factor in this hefty 40 percent tax, which is levied on any ...

More than half of people would do away with inheritance tax, according to research, despite only a small amount of households actually being liable for the tax. As many as 54 per cent of people said ...

So now we know what’s in Budget 2026 but for most people, what’s not so clear is what’s in it for them. As he has done every year on the day after the budget Irish Times personal finance expert and ...

Brits concerned about leaving a hefty inheritance tax bill behind for loved ones can take advantage of a legal loophole – known as the 7 year inheritance tax rule – that lets them give away as much ...

Grieving the loss of a loved one is hard enough, and families are lucky if they're able to prepare in advance for the worst. What most families aren't prepared for, though, are the predatory calls and ...

The Live Q&A is now closed, but you can continue to submit questions to [email protected] and we will try to address them in our weekly Q&A columns. A: The new rate is likely to apply to ...

A man inherited £450,000 ($600,000) and plans a shared future with his girlfriend, but tensions rise when he asks her to contribute toward monthly living expenses Ashley Vega is a writer-reporter at ...

Receiving an inheritance can be a financial game-changer. And while it’s nice to receive an unexpected inheritance late in life, it’s even nicer to be able to build this money into a financial plan ...

Arturo, who is in Davao, phones his son in Manila. “Johnny, I’ve made up my mind. I’m leaving your mother.” Shock. Questions. Pleading. Art won’t discuss it. “Call your sister,” he says. Within the ...

Pensions and inheritance are at the forefront of many people's minds ahead of the Budget. In her last Budget, Rachel Reeves announced she will pull pension pots into the inheritance tax net from April ...

An inheritance won’t affect your Medicare eligibility or benefits, but the extra income could raise some premiums or affect your eligibility for income-based programs. Medicare rules can be complex.