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legacies

noun

plural of legacy

as in inheritances

something that is or may be inherited the old locket was part of the legacy from my great-great-grandmother

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Recent Examples of legacies Given their former friendship, war of words, iconic stature, legacies, and both being slain before their time, Shakur and Wallace’s murder cases have remained intertwined for decades. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 2 Sep. 2026 This approach can help preserve businesses and honor owners' legacies by providing them with an exit pathway. — Evan Edwards, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The 2024 draft class — depending on the legacies left by Sanders, Legette and Brooks — takes another loss. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026 While the People’s Princess left behind many incredible legacies, from her charity work to her sons Prince William and Prince Harry, ‘90s kids will never forget how big her Beanie Baby was. — Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 On the other hand, some have viewed it as a way for their legacies to live on. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 Wars can consume presidential legacies LBJ enacted the most far-reaching domestic programs in modern history, landmark achievements that included Medicare, Medicaid, the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act. — Susan Page, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 One of the icon's lasting legacies is through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which was started more than 30 years ago. — Eva Andersen, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 In Brothers, both McConaughey and Harrelson’s characters look back at their fathers’ legacies while also navigating being good fathers themselves. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 24 Aug. 2026

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Significant life events, such as business sales, relocations, inheritances, divorces, and multigenerational wealth transfers, are often complicated for all parties involved, especially when considering the stakes such events can carry.

— Matthew Kayser July 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Listen First Before Offering Financial Solutions Sudden liquidity events like inheritances, lottery wins or lawsuit proceeds can be exciting and terrifying at the same time.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

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