Dear Eric: About 10 years ago my aunt died and left her estate to my mother, myself and my three siblings. She was not married and had no children. My mother received the bulk of the estate. Each of ...

Equal inheritance reduces conflicts, but families often disagree on fairness versus equality. Open, early discussions about estate decisions help prevent misunderstandings and legal challenges.

Dear Eric: About 10 years ago my aunt died and left her estate to my mother, myself and my three siblings. She was not married and had no children. My mother received the bulk of the estate. Each of ...