Why inherit more? -- Talking to your parents -- Second (and later) spouses can destroy your inheritance -- Does your parent have the right insurance coverage? -- Are your parent's assets managed and invested appropriately? -- How do your parents own their assets: judging a book by its cover -- Jewelry, vacation homes, family apartments and other tough-to-divide assets -- Identifying hidden assets -- Don't overlook the paperwork -- Medicaid nursing home costs -- Estate, gift, and other taxes that can decimate your inheritance -- Is your mom's lawyer billing excessive fees and expenses? -- Dealing with will contests and law suits -- Preventing your ex-spouse from running off with your inherited assets -- Inherit the best way possible - a lifetime trust -- Safeguarding your inheritance