Even a modest inheritance like $50,000 has the power to positively change your life over the long term—provided you use it wisely.

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Just a tiny fraction of people are using a gifting rule that could cut their families’ inheritance tax (IHT) bills – but experts think this could increase in the coming years. A Freedom of Information ...

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For example, some don’t realize they may owe several hundred thousand dollars in taxes as part of their inheritance. Because each person’s financial literacy level is different, it’s critical to ...