While it's not exactly fun to financially plan for dying one day, it's better than leaving your loved ones unprotected. Whether it's an inheritance or an estate, you want to leave them in the best ...

For those who have a gut feeling that the richest Americans are getting richer while the rest of us are getting poorer or just treading water, the evidence is that they are right. Not since the start ...

For everyone, the annual gifting limit is still at $19,000 per person, but everyone can also use their lifetime credit while living. There are a few other income tax things that are new, but on the ...

The world of estate planning for farmers has changed dramatically after the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This permanently increased the lifetime gift and estate tax exemption to $15 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew F. Erskine is a trusts and estates attorney. The new year 2026 or straightforward concept. number 2026 written on the road ...

The pick-up tax allowed states to share in federal estate tax proceeds without increasing estate liability and was phased out by 2005. Discover how it impacted state tax laws.