My father is leaving me and my brother $20,000 ‘hidden’ checks to find after he dies. Is this a good idea? Will we owe taxes?

An unconventional way of leaving money to loved ones could result in some unexpected complications.

My father is leaving me and my brother $20,000 ‘hidden’ checks to find after he dies. Is this a good idea? Will we owe taxes?
An unconventional way of leaving money to loved ones could result in some unexpected complications.