noun
division of an inheritance; partition of an estate
Legal term for dividing a deceased person's assets among heirs. Used in inheritance law contexts.
遺産分割協議がまとまらず、調停に持ち込まれた。
The inheritance division negotiations broke down and were taken to mediation.
遺産分割の方法について弁護士に相談した。
I consulted a lawyer about the method of dividing the estate.