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   In·her·it·ance

   /inˈherəd(ə)ns/

   

   noun

   • 1. a thing that is inherited: "he came into a comfortable inheritance" Similar legacybequestendowmentbirthrightestateheritagebestowalbequeathalbenefactionprovisionpatrimonydevisehereditament
   • ▪ the action of inheriting: "the inheritance of traits" Similar succession toaccession toassumption oftaking over ofelevation to

   Word Origin late Middle English (formerly also as enheritance): from Anglo-Norman French enheritaunce ‘being admitted as heir’, from Old French enheriter (see inherit).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › inheritanceInheritance Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : something that is or may be inherited. 2. a. : the act of inheriting property. b. : the reception of genetic qualities by transmission from parent to offspring. c. : the acquisition of a possession, condition, or trait from past generations.

3. www.investopedia.com › terms › iInheritance: Definition, How It Works, and Taxes - Investopedia

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   Jun 18, 2022 · An inheritance is a financial term describing the assets passed down to individuals after someone dies. Most inheritances consist of cash that’s parked in a bank account but may...

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › InheritanceInheritance - Wikipedia

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   Inheritance is the practice of receiving private property, titles, debts, entitlements, privileges, rights, and obligations upon the death of an individual. The rules of inheritance differ among societies and have changed over time.

5. www.findlaw.com › estate › willsInheritance Law and Your Rights - FindLaw

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   Sep 21, 2023 · This article explains the inheritance rights of family members and loved ones: surviving spouses, ex-spouses, children, and grandchildren. State laws vary. Talk with an estate planning attorney in your state to understand how state inheritance laws may affect your estate plan.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › inheritanceINHERITANCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   inheritance noun [C usually singular, U] (QUALITY) a physical or mental characteristic inherited from your parents, or the process by which this happens: genetic inheritance. A particular gene is responsible for the inheritance of eye colour. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

7. www.investopedia.com › inheritance-laws-by-stateInheritance Laws by State - Investopedia

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   Dec 28, 2023 · Inheritance laws are statutes and regulations that determine how individuals receive assets from the estate of a deceased family member. These laws ensure that beneficiaries can acquire...