
You Just Inherited Money. Here’s What to Do in the First 90 Days.
There’s no rush and no version of this you’re supposed to have figured out right away. The first 30 days are for getting oriented: identify what you inherited, locate the paperwork, and park any cash somewhere safe. From day 30 to 60, learn the rules that apply to what you received, whether that’s an inherited retirement account, an investment account, or real estate, ideally with a financial or tax professional. By day 60 to 90, you can start building a simple plan at your own pace, updating beneficiaries and deciding what role this money should play in your life. The only real deadline is getting inherited cash into a safe account; everything else can happen on your own timeline.












