pass away

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Another reason to pursue this strategy: When you and your wife pass away, your children will also be forced to drain inherited tax-deferred accounts within a 10-year period.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 18, 2025

The contributions can accumulate over the years, and if you pass away with money still in your account, it will be passed to beneficiaries.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

Last Friday night’s episode of WWE’s weekly television show “Smackdown!” featured the traditional 10 bell salute honoring a beloved professional wrestler or other member of the extended wrestling family when they pass away.

From Salon • Jul. 27, 2025

What happens if I pass away before she does?

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2025

‘You have chosen the Evening; but my love is given to the Morning. And my heart forebodes that soon it will pass away for ever.’

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien