[metmom]

An inheritance is a gift. One may refuse a gift, or else spurn it at a later date.

Actually, an inheritance is the child's by right.

Nevertheless, while one may be able to reject a proffered gift as an act of one's will, once that gift is accepted, one does not have to pay to earn it or keep it.

It becomes the legal property of the recipient, no strings attached.

[MarkBsnr]

An inheritance is a gift. One may refuse a gift, or else spurn it at a later date.

Actually, an inheritance is the child's by right.

Negative. An inheritance is bequeathed by an individual to another upon death. If I have $100, I may decide to leave $10 each to my children and the remaining $40 to my wife. Or I may decide to change that and divvy it up other ways. Or take it away from #3 and give it to my alma mater.

Nevertheless, while one may be able to reject a proffered gift as an act of one's will, once that gift is accepted, one does not have to pay to earn it or keep it.

That has nothing to do with the discussion.

It becomes the legal property of the recipient, no strings attached.

And if they sell it, or refuse it, they no longer have it.