heir at law (Meaning)

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heir at law (n)

the person legally entitled to inherit the property of someone who dies intestate

heir sense 1

As the heir at law, he inherited his uncle's vast fortune.
The court appointed the executor to safeguard the assets until the heir at law was identified.
The identity of the heir at law remained a mystery, triggering a lengthy legal battle.
The estate was distributed to the heir at law, who had no prior knowledge of his inheritance.
The young heir at law was surprised to learn that he was the sole beneficiary of his deceased grandfather's will.
The distant cousin turned out to be the heir at law, much to the chagrin of other family members.
The probate lawyer meticulously researched the family tree to determine the rightful heir at law.
The heir at law was a minor child, and a legal guardian was appointed to oversee his inheritance.
The heir at law faced a difficult decision, having to choose between selling the ancestral home or keeping it in the family.
The heir at law's inheritance came with a great responsibility and legacy to carry forward.

the person legally entitled to inherit the property of someone who dies intestateheir sense 1

heir, inheritor, legatee,descendent, descendant, heiress, representative, successor, assignee, grantee

No antonyms found.

As the heir at law, he inherited his uncle's vast fortune.

The court appointed the executor to safeguard the assets until the heir at law was identified.

The identity of the heir at law remained a mystery, triggering a lengthy legal battle.

The estate was distributed to the heir at law, who had no prior knowledge of his inheritance.