inheritances

noun

plural of inheritance
as in legacies
something that is or may be inherited a keen sense of humor was her inheritance from her mother

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Recent Examples of inheritances The law, originally passed in 1995, allows the state to calculate the daily cost of incarceration then take that money from current or former inmates who receive inheritances, lottery winnings or certain lawsuit settlements. — Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026 Ascherson’s writing about those inheritances offers insights into our own Trumpian, post-Brexit world of rising demagoguery and angry nationalism. — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2026 Still, younger generations shouldn’t expect a windfall from inheritances. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026 Significant life events, such as business sales, relocations, inheritances, divorces, and multigenerational wealth transfers, are often complicated for all parties involved, especially when considering the stakes such events can carry. — Matthew Kayser july 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 Listen First Before Offering Financial Solutions Sudden liquidity events like inheritances, lottery wins or lawsuit proceeds can be exciting and terrifying at the same time. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 This platform also lays out a wealth tax, which includes raising taxes for the richest earners, for-profit corporations, large inheritances, and private colleges and universities. — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 6 July 2026 Retirement planning, college costs, aging parents, business ownership, inheritances all require an extra layer of planning and can present tax ramifications that go beyond what most of us can handle on our own. — Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 July 2026 Before heirs receive inheritances, the estate's executor typically uses available assets to pay valid creditor claims. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inheritances
  1. legacies
  2. bequests
  3. gifts
Noun
  • The names may be out of circulation, but storms including Ian, Ida, Igor, Ike, Inez, Ingrid, Iota, Irene, Irma, Isabel and Ivan left lasting legacies.
    — Robin Webb, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Our mission is to build on these studios’ legacies as homes for the greatest filmmakers and storytellers.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of legacies
Noun
  • Some conditions allowed by courts made bequests contingent on a beneficiary's being married, staying married, or being employed.
    — Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • To be sure, charitable bequests are also fully deductible against the estate tax, which means the destination (charity) is what erases Buffett’s tax liability.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 30 July 2026
Definition of bequests
Noun
  • Bellen's parents focused more on nurturing their children's gifts and interests like entrepreneurship and education and supporting their endeavors.
    — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Over the years, Chivayo gave away dozens of luxury cars, buses, cash and other gifts to celebrities, church leaders, sports figures, politicians and social media followers, frequently broadcasting his largesse online.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of gifts

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