
Inheritance
Wealth Transfer
Inheritance often involves transferring wealth across generations within a family.

The inheritance from his grandparents made him financially independent.
Legal Process
Receiving an inheritance can involve a legal process, including wills, probate, and taxes.

They had to wait for the probate process to conclude before accessing the inheritance.
Unexpected Wealth
An inheritance can be unexpected and bring sudden changes to someone's financial situation.

I suddenly received an inheritance from a relative I barely remembered.
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