heir at law

noun

Definition of heir at lawnext
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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  • His wife became Queen Mette-Marit, while his oldest child, Ingrid Alexandra, became crown princess and heir to the throne.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Yankees fans might be getting flashbacks of Boone’s defense for Anthony Volpe, who similarly faded into inconsistency after emerging as the apparent heir to the franchise’s shortstop role.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
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“Heir at law.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heir%20at%20law. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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