inheritances

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 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 Jupiter in Leo brings expansion to intimacy, joint ventures, investments, debt, inheritances and emotional transformation. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 There were a hundred inheritances from yesterday, last season, the years before, and now there was no tomorrow, because tomorrow I’d be gone. Literary Hub, 22 June 2026 Trusts allow for detailed instructions and conditions for inheritances, covering circumstances like multiple beneficiaries, specific percentages for each heir or the death of a beneficiary. Medora Lee, USA Today, 3 June 2026 Data from the company suggests some 12 million of these car will be transferred via estate plans, gifts, and inheritances over the next 15 years, according to the financial news service. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 May 2026
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Noun
  • Rance Morgan, Clinch County Morgan continues one of the unique coaching legacies in Georgia, as Clinch County’s past six head coaches have all been alumni (former coach Jim Dickerson had two separate stints).
    Jack Leo, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
  • Founding bassist Steve Harris said the group was drawn to Pophouse because of its commitment to preserving artists’ legacies while finding new ways to reach audiences.
    SPIN Staff, SPIN, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • While charitable donations did grow broadly in 2025, the giving categories the wealthiest Americans tend to favor – bequests, foundations, education, public-society benefit organizations – fared better than usual.
    Jon Bergdoll, The Conversation, 23 June 2026
  • Three of the past four years have shown big growth in bequests, which may indicate that the great wealth transfer has begun.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • Though holiday gifting may not yet be on your radar, keep in mind that the sale is a great opportunity to stock up on gifts for various occasions, stress-free.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • Strengthen limitations on gifts and gratuities from vendors doing business with or seeking to do business with the district to board members and their families.
    Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026

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“Inheritances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inheritances. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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