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Ed Lyon, a pioneering urologist at the University of Chicago, wanted his retirement account to go to his 36 grandchildren. Seven years after his death, his heirs are still fighting to make that happen ...

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Government plans to make inheritance tax due on pensions, plus other changes to IHT rules, have seen a leap in people enquiring about the use of trusts to protect their wealth. So what are trusts, and ...

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Building your wealth requires smart investing. But if you plan to pass assets on to heirs, you also need to understand how tax laws impact your legacy. In 2025, several key changes to estate and ...

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You can designate a wide range of heirs for your 401(k) Matt Webber is an experienced personal finance writer, researcher, and editor. He has published widely on personal finance, marketing, and the ...

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