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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The heir to the throne mentioned the bedtime message before the 2025 Earthshot Prize awards ceremony kicks off later today at the Museum of Tomorrow in Rio.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025 -
They're easily valued, divisible and don't necessarily require ongoing maintenance, expenses, or contact with other heirs, experts said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Heir at law.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heir%20at%20law. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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