That’s particularly true in a handful of states where an inheritance tax still applies. Unlike federal estate taxes, which affect only the ultrawealthy, these state-level taxes can hit ordinary heirs.

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 ...

A lawmaker from Northeast Nebraska is proposing an inheritance tax exemption for families of homicide victims, saying that ...