bequest

An exhibition displays some of the treasures included in the extraordinary bequest of Aso O. Tavitian, a collector with a singular eye who followed his own tastes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026

They have their downsides, including the loss of liquidity, the loss of bequest and vulnerability to inflation.

From MarketWatch ● May 21, 2026

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

British scientist James Smithson’s bequest was intended to support “the increase and diffusion of knowledge.”

From Salon ● 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

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

It’s also likely that the Reiners included charitable bequests in their estate plans.

From Salon ● Dec. 25, 2025

Since its commencement, in 1755, the collection has been prodigiously increased by gifts, bequests, and purchases; and now it is, perhaps, the largest of the kind in the world. 

From Collins' Illustrated Guide to London and Neighbourhood by Anonymous