heirs

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That way, when the heirs inherit the highly appreciated stock, the cost basis will get reset to the current market value, effectively wiping out any capital-gains tax obligation on the assets up to that point.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

That can result in protracted legal fights among competing heirs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Is your main consideration paying the tax in advance for your heirs?

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

After launching his investigation, Brand contacted the lawyers of Goudstikker's heirs, who he said confirmed the collector had previously owned six paintings by Toon Kelder.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

The heirs, Mrs. English and Mrs. Jarchow, had removed a vanload of clothing and furniture, yet the atmosphere of a house still humanly inhabited had not thereby been diminished.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote