as in heir
a person who has the right to inherit property
all of the heirs at law must be located before settlement of the estate is completed
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heir
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Outdated or missing beneficiary designations are common and can lead to delays, unintended distributions or even disputes among heirs.—
Larry Light,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025 -
Prince William, heir to the British throne, held a private meeting with the Trumps alongside Kate, People reported.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Heir at law.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heir%20at%20law. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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