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    Posted on October 6th, 2009

    Written by Judy

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    Large Inheritance: How to Gift My Mom?

    Dear Judy,
    I just found out I’m likely to inherit $200,000 from my grandparents. I’d like to be able to share half of that amount with my mother, who needs the money.
    Once the money comes to me, will I be able to give my mother $100,000 and share my inheritance equally with her? And if I [...]

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    Posted on July 21st, 2009

    Written by Judy

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    Can I Refuse to Inherit My Mother’s Estate?

    Dear Judy,
    I know this is unusual, and you haven’t seen this kind of question, but it’s important to me.
    Can I refuse to inherit my part of my mother’s estate?  She died recently — there are three of us left since one of my brothers died two years ago and our father also is dead.
    I don’t [...]