bequest
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Since you wouldn’t have to worry about running out of money in old age, you might travel the world, buy a sports car, or gift an early bequest to heirs.
From Barron's ● May 21, 2026
That’s a father’s bequest to his son, and a public servant’s to his country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
But they must first deal with the legalities of their bequest.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 26, 2025
The case landed in the Court of Chancery - where Elizabeth argued her late husband had no power to grant Shakespeare's home and mentioned her grandfather's bequest to her mother.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2025
He died soon after making this bequest of his life’s work to the stunned younger man, who only weeks before had been a penniless refugee.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
People who leave charities donations, legacies and bequests in their wills make noticeable differences to organisations, no matter what the amount is, sector leaders say.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
Reverse mortgages unlock wealth while overcoming the costs and emotional aspects of selling a house, but they can put a serious dent in bequests as fees and interest add up.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
Examples assume 5% annual inflation-adjusted stock-market return, 2% annual inflation-adjusted risk-free interest rate and no planned bequests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026
Gold bars, rings and necklaces can be handed down to the next generation as wedding gifts or inheritance bequests.
From Barron's ● Jan. 30, 2026
The revenue of the city corporation is derived from sundry dues, rents, interest of bequests, fines for leases, &c.
From Collins' Illustrated Guide to London and Neighbourhood by Anonymous
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