An inheritance is the transfer of assets from a deceased person to heirs, subject to estate taxes above thresholds.
US federal estate tax exemption (2024):
Average inheritance in the US: ~$46,200 (median: ~$9,700) — wealth is highly concentrated.
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Federal estate tax only applies above