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- 1Vanguard warns most heirs inherit debt as well as assets▼Vanguard flags a sobering debt gap facing most heirs
Vanguard is flagging a sobering gap in inheritance planning: most heirs face some form of debt connected to the estates they inherit, not just assets. The finding suggests many families underestimate how much of an estate can be consumed by mortgages, loans and other obligations, prompting renewed calls for clearer estate planning.