The 6 Worst Assets To Bequeath And Inherit

Stepping Into Flexible Estate Planning | 6 of the Worst Assets to Inherit | Uncertainty Highlights Need for Estate Plan Flexibility Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( January 23, 2024 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [Instagram ]( [Youtube]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] INTRODUCTION [] - [Stepping Into Flexible Estate Planning]( Last week, I covered [six of the best assets to inherit]( and now I turn to the assets you wouldn’t like to inherit and shouldn't pass on without deliberation. I don’t think anyone wants to feel ungrateful after being remembered in someone’s will. But that’s a possibility when you leave a burdensome asset to a loved one. Some assets are white elephants and others can trigger legal issues. 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