Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
legatee
noun
ˌlɛɡɪˈtiː
Definition
A person who receives a legacy or a gift of personal property in a will.
Examples
- Upon her uncle’s passing, she became the legatee of his extensive book collection.
- As a legatee, he was entitled to the funds bequeathed to him in the trust.
- She was surprised to learn she was named as a legatee in her friend’s will.
Meaning
A legatee is someone who is designated in a will to receive specific assets or benefits from the deceased’s estate after the death of that person.
Synonyms
- Beneficiary
- Heir
- Inheritor
