A record share of California homes passed down through inheritance last year — more than double the national average

New data from Cotality shows just what it takes for younger generations to own a home in the Golden State as affordability worsens.

No, estate and inheritance taxes are not the same. See who pays what

Don't let death taxes surprise your heirs. Learn the difference between estate and inheritance taxes and how to plan for them.

California’s housing gridlock deepens as inheritance becomes key path to ownership

About 18% of California property transfers last year, roughly 60,000 homes, were inherited, according to real-estate analytics firm Cotality. That’s a record share dating back to 1995, up from 12% in ...
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Do You Have to Report Inheritance on Your Taxes? Rules for Beneficiaries

Whether you have to report an inheritance on your taxes depends on what you inherit and the subsequent handling of that inheritance. While inheritances themselves are often not subject to federal ...

States that won't tax your death

How much will your children — or other heirs — pay when you die? That depends on whether you live in a state with no death tax.