The California Court of Appeal recently reaffirmed that a party’s ownership interest in real property must be clearly established before the party can have standing to bring an action for partition of ...

The experience of a number of heirs highlights unsettling questions about Prop 19 that was narrowly approved by 51% of ...

An inheritance is a windfall that can absolutely help someone's financial situation -- but it can make your taxes tricky. If you inherit property or assets, as opposed to cash, you generally don’t owe ...

Dear Mr. Premack: I have inherited a small house from my mother. The lawyer told me that an inheritance is separate property. I want this house to be co-owned with my wife, and I want it to be our ...

Anyone who has inherited property, especially if they’re approaching retirement or already in it, knows it can be a blessing and a challenge. You may have a sentimental attachment to the property and ...

As of June 2025, a new federal law passed that will prohibit children from inheriting their deceased parents' houses beginning in January 2026. Text over the footage read: "You won't be allowed to ...

As we celebrate Women’s Day, it’s important to reflect on women's rights and legal protections when it comes to inheritance and property ownership. While legal frameworks continue to evolve, ...

Dear Liz: I own several properties. I have a living trust that names my two minor children as beneficiaries. I’ve told my attorney that I want to transfer the properties to my children using the ...

A sale of property is reported to the Internal Revenue Service as a capital gain consisting of the difference between sale proceeds and the seller's basis in the property. Although basis is usually ...

When you receive any house property or land from your parents either by way of gift or inheritance, you won’t have to pay tax on that. But if you decide to sell it later, you will be liable to pay ...

After ascending to the throne following the death of Britain's longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III is exempt from paying taxes on his royal inheritance. The king will not ...