heirs

Example Sentences

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Inside a three-day gathering where a group of heirs collectively worth $7 billion learn the secrets to staying rich.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

But withdrawals can be taxed at the lower, long-term capital-gains rate, and your heirs can inherit the money without owing any tax on its appreciation during your lifetime.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Instead of converting $1 million into an account where it will grow tax-free and be more easily managed by heirs because they won’t owe tax on their inheritance, you’d be converting $630,000.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

The mortgage is, however, relevant to the practical side of the transaction, as it gets paid off from the sale proceeds and reduces how much money is left for you and your spouse, the heirs.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Sam Westing was not murdered, but one of his heirs was guilty—guilty of some offense against a relentless man.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin