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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In the best cases, inheritances, wills and trusts are our ways of communicating our wishes and our love beyond death.
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R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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“Inheritances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inheritances. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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