Synonyms of inheritances

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• legacies
• bequests
• gifts
• patrimonies
• heritages
• birthrights
• heirlooms
• offerings
• presents
• bestowals

Example Sentences

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