Grieving families shielded almost £30m from the taxman last year thanks to a little-known inheritance tax break. Some 270 families saved £27m in death duties using the “normal expenditure out of ...

An inheritance is supposed to change your life, but when you’re a kid it can be a bit tricky. See why the person in this story is furious with her parents and sister. Grandma died 8 years ago and she ...

Many people may feel taxed to death, but it's actually more than that. After you die, there may still be taxes to pay. Death can be a tax-triggering event. And there are two you should be aware of: ...

That’s particularly true in a handful of states where an inheritance tax still applies. Unlike federal estate taxes, which affect only the ultrawealthy, these state-level taxes can hit ordinary heirs.