When Inheritance Gets Messy: What You Owe Your Kids (and What You Don’t) with the Moneyist

2026-01-09

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Is fair always equal when it comes to family and money? On this week’s HerMoney Mailbag, Jean Chatzky is joined by Quentin Fottrell, Managing Editor of Advice at MarketWatch and the voice behind The Moneyist column, to tackle the most emotionally charged financial questions from our listeners and his inbox. They dive into: 💸 Whether a promised $250K inheritance should include interest 🏡 How to avoid probate and protect your family home using a Lady Bird Deed 🧺 A listener whose parents are giving each son a $500K laundromat (but don’t want to give their spouses anything)

Is fair always equal when it comes to family and money? On this week’s HerMoney Mailbag, Jean Chatzky is joined by Quentin Fottrell, Managing Editor of Advice at MarketWatch and the voice behind The Moneyist column, to tackle the most emotionally charged financial questions from our listeners and his inbox.

They dive into:

💸 Whether a promised $250K inheritance should include interest

🏡 How to avoid probate and protect your family home using a Lady Bird Deed

🧺 A listener whose parents are giving each son a $500K laundromat (but don’t want to give their spouses anything)

Whether you're planning your estate, helping aging parents, or wondering how to protect family assets, this episode is packed with practical tips, legal insights, and thoughtful perspectives.

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Resources Mentioned:

🔗 The Moneyist at MarketWatch

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