Most states don't have laws governing the inheritance rights of children conceived after a parent dies even as the use of reproductive technologies has doubled in the U.S. over the last decade.

Both generations, when asked about inheritance, spoke narrowly of money and death. “The word ‘legacy’ opened up floodgates of communication,” he said.

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The new inheritance question for retirees and those approaching retirement, Banks and other financial planners say, is whether it is wiser to give would-be heirs money now - partly to ensure the ...

Dani Shapiro, author of our March pick for the NewsHour-New York Times book club, Now Read This, joins Jeffrey Brown to answer reader questions on “Inheritance,” and Jeff announces the April ...