Inheritance can feel like a safety net. You expect it to help your family, maybe even change lives. But estate tax traps can quietly eat away at what you leave behind. Many people don’t see these traps coming. They’re hidden in paperwork, deadlines, and rules that seem simple but aren’t. If you want your loved ones to get what you intend, you need to know where these traps are and how to avoid them. Estate tax mistakes can cost families thousands, sometimes more.
