The Great 'Horizontal' Wealth Transfer: Spouses Inherit First

Before it reaches younger heirs, $54 trillion will move horizontally to surviving spouses. Here is how to prepare.

# The Great 'Horizontal' Wealth Transfer: Spouses Inherit First Before it reaches younger heirs, $54 trillion will move horizontally to surviving spouses. Here is how to prepare. **Read the full article:** [Kiplinger](https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/inheritance/the-horizontal-wealth-transfer-spouses-not-kids-are-inheriting-trillions-first) *This article was originally published by Kiplinger. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*