Kosakata Bahasa Inggris Terkait Warisan

Dalam kehidupan, warisan tidak hanya berbentuk harta, tapi juga nilai, sejarah, dan budaya. Buat kalian yang ingin memperkaya vocabulary bahasa Inggris khususnya dalam topik inheritance, artikel ini menyajikan beberapa kosakata penting.

 

Berikut ini kosakatanya:

 

1.   Ancestral home – rumah warisan leluhur

a.   We spent the holidays at our ancestral home in the mountains.

b.   The ancestral home was built by his great-grandfather in 1890.

 

2.   Ancestor – leluhur

a.   Our ancestors fought for the independence of this land.

b.   He traced his ancestors through old family records.

 

3.   Asset – aset

a.   The company listed all its assets before closing.

b.   Her assets include two houses and a car.

 

4.   Beneficiary – penerima warisan

a.   She was named the sole beneficiary of her uncle’s estate.

b.   The insurance policy listed his daughter as the main beneficiary.

 

5.   Bequest – hibah dalam wasiat

a.   He made a bequest of his rare book collection to the library.

b.   The bequest surprised everyone in the family.

 

6.   Codicil – tambahan surat wasiat

a.   A codicil was added to change the name of the executor.

b.   Without the codicil, the original will would have remained in effect.

 

7.   Cultural heritage – warisan budaya

a.   Traditional dance is part of our cultural heritage.

b.   Cultural heritage must be preserved for future generations.

 

8.   Deed – akta/sertifikat

a.   He signed the deed to transfer the land.

b.   The deed showed her as the rightful owner.

 

9.   Descendant – keturunan

a.   She is a direct descendant of a royal family.

b.   All the descendants gathered for a family reunion.

 

10.                Distribution of inheritance – pembagian warisan

a.   The lawyer oversaw the distribution of inheritance.

b.   The siblings argued about the fair distribution of inheritance.

 

11.                Estate – harta warisan/kekayaan

a.   His estate was valued at two million dollars.

b.   The estate included lands, vehicles, and a vineyard.

 

12.                Executor – pelaksana wasiat

a.   The executor must follow the instructions in the will.

b.   As executor, he is responsible for managing the estate.

 

13.                Family trust – dana/warisan keluarga

a.   They created a family trust for their grandchildren.

b.   A family trust helps avoid legal disputes.

 

14.                Grantor – pemberi hibah

a.   The grantor decided to divide his fortune equally.

b.   The document must be signed by the grantor and two witnesses.

 

15.                Heir – pewaris

a.   As the eldest son, he was the natural heir.

b.   The heir inherited the entire vineyard.

 

16.                Heirloom – barang pusaka

a.   This watch is a family heirloom from the 19th century.

b.   She wore an heirloom necklace on her wedding day.

 

17.                Heritage – warisan (budaya, nilai, benda)

a.   We should be proud of our heritage.

b.   The building is protected as part of national heritage.

 

18.                Inheritance – warisan

a.   He used his inheritance to start a restaurant.

b.   Inheritance laws differ in each country.

 

19.                Inheritance law – hukum waris

a.   Inheritance law requires equal division among children.

b.   They studied inheritance law before writing the will.

 

20.                Inheritance tax – pajak warisan

a.   The family had to pay high inheritance tax.

b.   Some countries do not impose inheritance tax.

 

21.                Intestate – tanpa surat wasiat

a.   He died intestate, so the court handled the estate.

b.   When someone dies intestate, legal issues may arise.

 

22.                Legacy – warisan (non-fisik: nilai, prestasi)

a.   Her legacy lives on through her charity work.

b.   He left behind a powerful legacy of leadership.

 

23.                Legal advisor – penasihat hukum

a.   We consulted a legal advisor to write the will.

b.   A good legal advisor helps avoid family disputes.

 

24.                Next of kin – kerabat terdekat

a.   The hospital asked for her next of kin.

b.   Only the next of kin can claim the personal items.

 

25.                Probate – legalisasi surat wasiat

a.   The probate process took nearly a year.

b.   Without probate, the will cannot be executed.

 

26.                Real estate – properti tanah dan bangunan

a.   She invested her inheritance in real estate.

b.   The real estate market is booming in this area.

 

27.                Successor – penerus

a.   She was appointed as the successor of the company.

b.   The king chose his son as his official successor.

 

28.                Testator – pembuat wasiat

a.   The testator signed the will in front of two witnesses.

b.   A testator must be of sound mind when writing a will.

 

29.                Trustee – pengelola dana warisan

a.   The trustee handles the funds until the child turns 18.

b.   The trustee must act in the best interest of the beneficiaries.

 

30.                Will – surat wasiat

a.   He wrote his will after his surgery.

b.   The will clearly stated how the estate should be divided.