How to handle an inheritance and avoid common mistakes

Inheriting a large sum of money - and "large" is relative to your circumstances - can be overwhelming. A lot of people don't handle it well. This article from www.consumerreports.org gives ten tips for dealing with the inheritance in a way that will reduce the emotional and financial impact on you and those around you. It's an American article, so there are a few details in it that are specifically American, but the advice and ideas are just as sound for those of us here in Canada. Click here to read the article.