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inheritance

Also known as succession, hereditary right, succession to property, passing of office and position

300px|thumb|From William Hogarth's ''[[A Rake's Progress''. "The Young Heir Takes Possession Of The Miser's Effects".]]

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Inheritance is the transfer of property, money, or possessions from a deceased person to their heirs or beneficiaries. It matters because it allows people to pass on their accumulated wealth and assets to family members or others they choose, shaping financial security across generations.

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Terminology
History
Religious laws about inheritance
Jewish laws
Christian laws
Islamic laws
Inequality
Social stratification
Sociological and economic effects of inheritance inequality
Dynastic wealth
Soviet response to inheritance
Taxation
Inheritance and pensions
United Arab Emirates
Notes
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300px|thumb|From William Hogarth's ''[[A Rake's Progress''. "The Young Heir Takes Possession Of The Miser's Effects".]]

Inheritance is the practice of receiving private property, titles, debts, entitlements, privileges, rights, and obligations upon the death of an individual. The rules of inheritance differ among societies and have changed over time. In legal terms, succession is the process by which a deceased person's rights and property are transferred to their heirs, while inheritance is the property or assets those heirs receive.