Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

inheritor

noun

/ɪnˈhɛrɪtər/

Definition

A person who receives property or a title as a result of the death of its owner.

Examples

As the sole inheritor of her grandmother’s estate, she felt a mix of pride and responsibility.
He became an inheritor of the family business after his father’s unexpected passing.

Meaning

An inheritor is someone who is legally entitled to receive assets or rights from another person upon their passing, often as outlined in a will or through inheritance laws.