Posthumous Inheritance
/ˈpɒstʃʊməs ɪnˈhɛrɪtəns/
Definitions
- (n.) Property or assets received by an individual from a deceased person, transferred after the latter's death through a will or by operation of law.
She received a substantial posthumous inheritance from her late grandfather's estate.
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Commentary
Term specifically emphasizes that the inheritance is received after the decedent's death, often highlighting timing relevant to wills and estates.
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