Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sole-heir
noun
/soʊl ɛr/
Definition
The only person who has the right to inherit property or a title after someone’s death.
Examples
- After her father passed away, she became the sole-heir to his fortune.
- He was named as the sole-heir in the will, ensuring he would inherit everything.
Meaning
A sole-heir is an individual who receives all of the assets, titles, or estates from a deceased person, without sharing with anyone else.
Synonyms
- only heir
- single heir
- inheritance beneficiary
