Don't let death taxes surprise your heirs. Learn the difference between estate and inheritance taxes and how to plan for them.

Martin Lewis answers questions, on inheritance tax, energy prices and car finance.

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Whether you have to report an inheritance on your taxes depends on what you inherit and the subsequent handling of that inheritance. While inheritances themselves are often not subject to federal ...

Collecting an inheritance, we're told, should be a blessed event. The circumstances are tragic, but it's still a free cash gift, right? Reality is, inheriting free money can be a stressful and ...

While it's not exactly fun to financially plan for dying one day, it's better than leaving your loved ones unprotected. Whether it's an inheritance or an estate, you want to leave them in the best ...

Think you only have to worry about the seven year rule to avoid inheritance tax when making gifts? Think again – a little known quirk in the system can trigger an HMRC probe going back as far as 14 ...

Inherited assets from your loved one, whether in the form of cash, stocks or real estate, can be subject to inheritance taxes, depending on your relationship and inheritance value. While most states ...

What are the financial benefits of continuing to pay into a pension as you approach retirement age? In an exclusive analysis, we show the reality of pension saving into your 60s.

Martin Lewis gave tips for people gifting money to relatives, explaining the £3,000 rule and £250 rule and impact on inheritance tax ...