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
This is particularly true when there is a death in the family and inheritances are involved, says Dominguez.
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Judy Lagrou, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
Other savings, like individual retirement accounts, brokerage accounts, cash reserves or potential inheritances, could help boost retirement wealth down the road.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
The Young Socialists group is hoping to enforce a 50 percent tax on inheritances over 50 million francs, or $56 million.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2024
Consider Costs Beyond Taxes Taxes aren’t the only drain on inheritances.
—James Brewer, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Another option is to bequeath it to those who really are interested in it and adjust the disposition of the rest of the estate to equalize inheritances.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
By supporting younger family members in charitable planning and financial literacy, wealth managers provide guidance on managing future inheritances, structuring giving vehicles, and making sound financial decisions.
—April Rudin, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
In the best cases, inheritances, wills and trusts are our ways of communicating our wishes and our love beyond death.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
Judy Lagrou, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
Other savings, like individual retirement accounts, brokerage accounts, cash reserves or potential inheritances, could help boost retirement wealth down the road.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
The Young Socialists group is hoping to enforce a 50 percent tax on inheritances over 50 million francs, or $56 million.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2024
Consider Costs Beyond Taxes Taxes aren’t the only drain on inheritances.
—James Brewer, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Another option is to bequeath it to those who really are interested in it and adjust the disposition of the rest of the estate to equalize inheritances.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
By supporting younger family members in charitable planning and financial literacy, wealth managers provide guidance on managing future inheritances, structuring giving vehicles, and making sound financial decisions.
—April Rudin, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
In the best cases, inheritances, wills and trusts are our ways of communicating our wishes and our love beyond death.
—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 20 Jan. 2025.
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