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The risks of passing down inheritance to children too soon

The risks of passing down inheritance to children too soon

Children who inherit assets too early may squander them due to a lack of experience and financial responsibility.
My siblings received their inheritance early but now demand I split my share

My siblings received their inheritance early but now demand I split my share

My stepmother took the inheritance my father left me

My stepmother took the inheritance my father left me

My uncle sold most of his inherited properties, leaving only 2 old apartments

My uncle sold most of his inherited properties, leaving only 2 old apartments

My uncle slowly sold dozens of hectares of inherited farmland over 50 years, until all that was left were two old apartments.
March 9, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
My grandfather leaves most inheritance to daughter instead of sons

My grandfather leaves most inheritance to daughter instead of sons

Breaking tradition on inheritance, my grandfather left most of his land to my aunt and told his sons to venture out to build their own careers.
March 4, 2025 | 03:18 pm PT
Lack of wills, planning leaves nearly $15B in inheritance unclaimed in Malaysia

Lack of wills, planning leaves nearly $15B in inheritance unclaimed in Malaysia

Some RM65 billion (US$14.8 billion) worth of assets belonging to deceased individuals remain under government management instead of being distributed to heirs due to a lack of inheritance planning.
February 25, 2025 | 03:02 pm PT
Should I ask my parents to transfer my inheritance now?

Should I ask my parents to transfer my inheritance now?

I have urged my parents that if they are committed to granting me a portion of their assets, it would be best to proceed immediately to avoid any complications after their demise.
February 23, 2025 | 03:07 pm PT
What happens if you can’t pay taxes on a $390,000 inheritance?

What happens if you can’t pay taxes on a $390,000 inheritance?

Collecting taxes on inherited assets can inconvenience people but might be beneficial to the economy, readers shared.
February 19, 2025 | 06:38 pm PT
My sister and I provide for parents despite inheritance going to eldest sibling

My sister and I provide for parents despite inheritance going to eldest sibling

My younger sister and I regularly send money to our parents even though they left all their properties to our eldest brother.
February 9, 2025 | 03:04 pm PT
My friend’s children sell his assets for inheritance when he’s in a coma

My friend’s children sell his assets for inheritance when he’s in a coma

My friend fell into a coma, but his two children showed little interest in caring for him, instead focusing solely on selling his assets to claim their inheritance.
February 5, 2025 | 08:02 pm PT
I feel conflicted when my best friend receives nearly $80,000 in inheritance

I feel conflicted when my best friend receives nearly $80,000 in inheritance

I feel conflicted because I am both happy and envious that my best friend get to inherited a land plot worth VND2 billion (US$79,400).
February 4, 2025 | 02:44 pm PT
Office worker earning $550 monthly struggles to make use of over $300,000 land inheritance

Office worker earning $550 monthly struggles to make use of over $300,000 land inheritance

I wish someone in my rural hometown would buy my 50,000 square meters of inherited land for VND7-8 billion (US$277,000-316,000) so I can afford a house in the city.
February 3, 2025 | 06:57 pm PT
My mother demands I care for her but leaves inheritance for my siblings

My mother demands I care for her but leaves inheritance for my siblings

My mother insists on living with me and expects me to take care of her, yet she wants to leave the inheritance to the two children she favors.
February 2, 2025 | 02:56 pm PT
Hong Kong actress Ella Koon’s family loses legal dispute over grandmother’s $4.9M inheritance

Hong Kong actress Ella Koon’s family loses legal dispute over grandmother’s $4.9M inheritance

The Hong Kong High Court has ruled against actress Ella Koon’s mother in a legal battle over the HK$38 million (US$4.9 million) inheritance of Koon’s late grandmother, Lo Siu-fung.
January 31, 2025 | 04:40 pm PT
I would rather live in rented home than ask for inheritance

I would rather live in rented home than ask for inheritance

My siblings and I agreed that we would not contest our inheritance, regardless of how much our parents give each of us.
January 21, 2025 | 03:54 pm PT
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