Takes whatever is left (8)
I believe the answer is:
inherits
'takes' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with ownership as well as being verbs in their -s form.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for inherits that I've seen before include "Receives under terms of will" , "Without effort, gets" .)