Inheriting real estate brings its own set of surprisingly complicated challenges.

Baby boomers hold more than $19 trillion in real estate wealth, much of which is expected to pass to their children and grandchildren over the coming decades in what some economists are calling a ...

Inheriting a home can be both a gift and a challenge. Alongside the emotional weight of loss, you might also face tough financial decisions, especially if you plan to sell the property. One of the ...

An inheritance can come with a slew of complications for the beneficiary regardless of the assets being distributed, but things get all the more complicated when real estate is involved. There's been ...

If you’ve inherited a house, you might want to move right in, or take the opportunity to become a landlord and earn some steady rental income. But what if you don’t actually want the house, and would ...

A home equity loan on an inherited property remains in place even after the original borrower’s death. While the heir is not personally liable for the loan, they will need to keep up the repayments, ...

Receiving a financial windfall like an inheritance can be life-altering. However, for those of us lucky enough to receive an inheritance, there are many financial implications involved. New York Life ...

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is hard enough. But when you inherit a house that you don’t want — or can’t afford — the stress can quickly pile up. From cleaning out decades of belongings to ...

Managing an inherited home from a distance, addressing ongoing expenses, or coordinating decisions among multiple beneficiaries can add layers of complexity to an unfamiliar process. “Many families we ...

Inherited properties also tend to take longer to sell than traditional home sales. Industry research indicates that homes associated with probate or shared ownership frequently remain on the market ...