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Also known as succession, hereditary right, succession to property, passing of office and position
300px|thumb|From William Hogarth's ''[[A Rake's Progress''. "The Young Heir Takes Possession Of The Miser's Effects".]]
Inheritance is the transfer of property, money, or possessions from a deceased person to their heirs or beneficiaries. It matters because it allows people to pass on their accumulated wealth and assets to family members or others they choose, shaping financial security across generations.
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