Synonyms of heir

heir

noun

ˈer 

as in inheritor

a person who has the right to inherit property

upon his death, Mr. Parkworth's property was divided evenly among his heirs, four sons and three daughters

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inheritor
• legatee
• heiress
• descendant
• successor
• heir at law
• claimant
• beneficiary
• devisee
• heir apparent
• assignee
• scion
• representative
• coheir
• grantee
• coheiress
• succeeder

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of heir

Florida has no deadline for people or their heirs to claim their money, Maldonado said. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

State law allows heirs or personal representatives of people who die to file lawsuits seeking damages if the death was caused by a wrongful act or negligence. — CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

The lawsuit says Marei von Saher, Goudstikker’s surviving heir, has long sought the return of the Goudstikker collection, and years ago was successful in forcing the Dutch government to return 200 pieces still in its possession. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

The heirs or representatives of Jews who lost artworks during the Holocaust are hoping that the passage of a new law in California and a second one at the federal level will turn the tables in their favor. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing heir

• heir at law