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

While some, such as the Agnelli family, who control car giant Fiat and Juventus football club, have been mired in court cases over inheritances for years, other patriarchs have ensured a seamless transition. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Nov. 2026

By helping make inheritances more equitable Families often own assets that can't be distributed equally among children. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

For scale, the entire annual adaptation gap is roughly one-seventh to one-ninth of a single year's inheritances. — Missy S. Mastel, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2026

Regulations regarding inheritances from retirement plans are complex. — Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

Be ready for sudden changes that might affect banking, insurance issues, taxes, debt or inheritances. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026

Trent Von Ahsen of Cedar Point Capital Partners also told Fortune his clients are leaning on mentorship and phased wealth transfers rather than lump-sum inheritances. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026

One proposal is to apply a capital-gains tax on inheritances. — Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026

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