An inheritance tax, if levied in India, may certainly alter succession planning among business families, but the question is whether it will really favour a redistribution of wealth. It is rather ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew F. Erskine is a trusts and estates attorney. As America stands on the cusp of the largest wealth transfer in history, with ...

Could you clarify a passing comment that you made in your article last week. You used the phrase “by blood”. Are you drawing a distinction with uncle or aunt by marriage versus an uncle or aunt “by ...

Grieving families may be forced to pay inheritance tax on pensions from April 2027 after a major shake-up was confirmed this week. Under current rules, if you die before the age of 75, the person ...

An inheritance often is seen as a financial windfall, but there are times when people may want to consider saying thanks, but no thanks. Receiving a sizable gift, if not structured properly, can have ...

The chair of Ferrari and Stellantis has agreed to do one year of community service and jointly pay millions of euros to ...

The Treasury is reportedly considering tightening the rules around inheritance tax as part of an attempt to plug a £50bn black hole in the public finances. Officials are thought to be looking at ...