The concept of "inherit" can be expressed in different ways.
If you want to express the idea of something having been passed down from generation to generation, use a two handed version of the "GIVE" sign starting near the dominant shoulder and moving forward and down "hand over hand."
INHERIT / pass down from generation to generation:
0:00 / 0:00
INHERIT: receive a lump sum:
0:00 / 0:00
Animation: INHERIT / receive a lump sum
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