Legal Definitions - enheritance

Definition: Property or assets that are passed down to an individual after the death of a family member or loved one.

Examples:

• When my grandfather passed away, he left me his antique watch as an inheritance.
• After her mother's death, Sarah received a large inheritance of money and property.
• Under the laws of intestacy, the deceased's assets are distributed among their heirs as inheritance.

The examples illustrate how inheritance refers to the transfer of property or assets from a deceased person to their heirs. This can include physical items like jewelry or furniture, as well as financial assets like money or property. Inheritance is often determined by the deceased person's will or by laws of intestacy if there is no will.