Only 6 US states currently impose an inheritance tax: Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Nebraska, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. This "State Inheritance Tax Guide 2026" provides rate tables and answers to frequently asked questions. 01 May

Which US States Still Impose an Inheritance Tax in 2026?

Mercedes Kilmer addresses mixed reactions to her late Father's precedent-setting AI-generated posthumous performance in "As Deep as the Grave"... 29 Apr

Kilmer’s Daughter Defends Late Father’s AI-Generated Performance

If you think the executor or administrator of a decedent’s estate is mismanaging the assets within it, it’s easy to feel powerless. However, when you know what steps to take, you may be able to hold the executor accountable while preventing further loss. 22 Apr

Executor Mismanaging Estate: What Beneficiaries Should Do

Every inherited commercial property with tenants comes with lease obligations that transfer with the building, not with the person. The estate steps into the landlord role immediately. 21 Apr

Inherited Commercial Property with Tenants: Guide for Heirs & Executors

Stolen rare books, seized in Manhattan, returned to rightful heirs... The heirs will auction the books, which are collectively valued at nearly $3 million, and donate the proceeds. 20 Apr

Stolen Rare Books Valued at $3M Returned to Rightful Heirs

A dramatic family feud over the inheritance of a prized Oregon winery has concluded with a landmark penalty for the misuse of artificial intelligence in court proceedings, exposing deep rifts between siblings and raising serious questions about legal ethics in the digital age. 20 Apr

Landmark Penalty for Misuse of Artificial Intelligence in Court

This dramatic feud over inheriting a family-owned winery drove a wedge between four siblings and led to a landmark penalty over the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in court.  20 Apr

Feud Over Family-Owned 80-Acre Winery Turns Sour

If you have a large estate, consider gifting during your lifetime as a strategy to help reduce estate taxes. Take the time to meet with a tax and estate planning professional to ensure your gift and estate plans are well thought out and properly implemented. 17 Apr

Lifetime Gifting Strategies: Ways to Give Assets Tax-Free

When someone manipulates a vulnerable person into changing their estate plan, affected family members may challenge the documents based on undue influence. 15 Apr

Undue Influence: Proving Someone Manipulated an Estate Plan

Estate theft is a serious allegation that can have lasting consequences. Whether you’re pursuing a claim or defending against one, taking the right legal steps is critical in safeguarding the interests of the estate as well as your own.   14 Apr

What to Do if You Suspect —or Have Been Accused of— Estate Theft

Have you considered how your treasured collectibles can support your lifestyle and enrich your legacy? Treating these assets as an active part of your planning opens new doors for flexibility, peace of mind, and meaningful generational transitions. 14 Apr

Integrating Collectibles into Lifestyle and Legacy Planning

This episode of Financial Decoder explores inheritance from both perspectives: the person planning to pass on wealth and the heir receiving it. 13 Apr

Financial Decoder Podcast Examines “Both Sides of an Inheritance”