Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
legal-heir
Noun
/ˈliːɡəl ˈhɛr/
Definition
A person who is entitled to inherit the property or rights of another after their death according to the law.
Examples
- The legal heir of the deceased was determined by the probate court.
- As a legal heir, she had the right to claim her father’s estate.
- It’s important to identify the legal heirs when someone dies without a will.
Meaning
A legal heir is recognized by law to receive the estate of someone who has passed away, generally in the absence of a will.
Synonyms
- Successor
- Heir
- Beneficiary
