Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
joint-heir
noun
/ˈdʒɔɪnt ɛr/
Definition
A person who shares an inheritance with one or more individuals, where they have equal rights to the property or assets left by a deceased person.
Examples
- As joint-heirs, the siblings were both entitled to a share of their parents’ estate.
- The joint-heirship agreement outlined how the properties would be divided among the family members.
Meaning
An individual who is entitled to inherit part of an estate along with another heir or heirs.
Synonyms
- co-heir
- shared heir
- co-inheritor
