Your old 401(k) doesn’t just disappear when you leave an old job. The money is still yours; you just can’t keep contributing to that employer plan anymore. When you part ways with an employer, you have a couple options on what to do with your 401(k).
If you're someone who has recently inherited, or expect to, you know inheritance isn't just about the assets. It's about grief, memory, identity, responsibility, and oftentimes guilt.