inheritance

Example Sentences

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“Even though my kids work as hard as I did, it’s sad that inheritance is their best shot at homeownership here,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal

I may receive an inheritance from my parents when they pass, but that may not be the case if my mother ultimately requires costly memory care.

From MarketWatch

Is it legal to deposit a large cash inheritance — say, $150,000 — into a bank?

From MarketWatch

He recommends picking “neutral” territory for meetings, which cover everything from inheritances to investments.

From The Wall Street Journal

Few institutions embody France’s cultural inheritance as fully as the Louvre, whose galleries trace the arc of civilizations while reflecting the French state’s centuries-old role as custodian of artistic treasure.

From The Wall Street Journal