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$124 Trillion Wealth Transfer Underway as 40% of Families Skip the Talk

Original: $124 Trillion Is Changing Hands Through 2048 and Two in Five Families Haven't Had the Talk

An estimated $124 trillion is expected to change hands between generations through 2048, yet roughly two in five families have never discussed inheritance plans. Analysts say the lack of estate-planning conversations could leave heirs unprepared for the largest wealth transfer in history, with many households unsure how to handle wills, taxes, and bequests.

Why now: The scale of the generational wealth transfer is prompting concern about families' lack of estate planning discussions.

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