The Seven Worst Assets to Leave Your Kids or Grandkids
Leaving these assets to your loved ones may be more trouble than it’s worth. Here's how to avoid adding to their grief after you're gone.
When planning your legacy, it's likely one of your first concerns is ensuring your children or grandchildren inherit assets that enrich their lives. Unfortunately, certain inheritances can be a tremendous burden on your loved ones.
A 2025 survey by Empower found that 14% of Americans expect an inheritance, with higher expectations among Gen Z and younger Millennials (27%) compared to those between the ages of 35–54 (11%) and over 55 (7%).
A Choice Mutual survey from 2025, focusing on younger Americans aged 18–44, showed that 68% of participants have either received or expect to receive an inheritance, with an average expected amount of $335,000.
Author's summary: Avoid burdening loved ones with troublesome assets.