bequest

as in inheritance
something that is or may be inherited left small bequests to all of her nieces and nephews

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Recent Examples of bequest Is the bequest to the children infinite in size or zero in value? Martin Shenkman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025 But donations from individuals, foundations, corporations and bequests only amount to no more than 15% of the funds flowing into the nonprofit sector. Dyana Mason, The Conversation, 31 Jan. 2025 Steps to Prepare: Stress-Test Portfolios: Evaluate how market volatility might impact estate liquidity and funding for obligations like taxes or charitable bequests. Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 This kind of bequest is a huge deal for Symphony San Jose, which in 2022 had an operating budget of about $4 million. Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bequest

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“Bequest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bequest. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

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