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In mathematics, a hereditary property is a property of an object that is inherited by all of its subobjects, where the meaning of subobject depends on the context. These properties are particularly considered in topology and graph theory , but also in set theory .
Inheritance is the practice of receiving private property, titles, debts, entitlements, privileges, rights, and obligations upon the death of an individual. The rules of inheritance differ among societies and have changed over time.
Ecological succession, the series of changes in an ecological community that occur over time after a disturbance Primary succession, when there is a new substrate with no existing vegetation, as after a volcanic lava flow; Secondary succession, when the substrate has sustained vegetation, as after a fire or flood
In inheritance, a hereditary successor is a person who inherits an indivisible title or office after the death of the previous title holder. The hereditary line of succession may be limited to heirs of the body, or may pass also to collateral lines, in case of extinction of heirs of the body, depending on the succession rules. These concepts ...
Inheritance can be organized in a way that its use is restricted by the desires of someone (usually of the decedent). [160] An inheritance may have been organized as a fideicommissum, which usually cannot be sold or diminished, only its profits are disposable. A fideicommissum's succession can also be ordered in a way that determines it long ...
Calculating inheritance tax: The calculation of inheritance tax depends on the state’s specific laws and the beneficiary’s relationship to the deceased. For instance, in Pennsylvania, direct ...
Heredity, also called inheritance or biological inheritance, is the passing on of traits from parents to their offspring; either through asexual reproduction or sexual reproduction, the offspring cells or organisms acquire the genetic information of their parents.
Forced heirship is a form of testate partible inheritance which mandates how the deceased's estate is to be disposed and which tends to guarantee an inheritance for family of the deceased. In forced heirship, the estate of a deceased ( de cujus ) is separated into two portions.