inherit
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That way, when the heirs inherit the highly appreciated stock, the cost basis will get reset to the current market value, effectively wiping out any capital-gains tax obligation on the assets up to that point.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
The tax law eliminated the stretch for most beneficiaries, other than spouses, who inherit retirement accounts in 2020 or later.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
“Flowers For Men” is an effects-shredded, future-primitive record, written after the birth of her son upended her obligations — and expectations — toward the men in her life and the world they’ll inherit.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Now, eventually, she is going to inherit the home.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
As he grew old, he began to wonder which should inherit the kingdom, since none had married and he had no heir.
From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart
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