Synonyms of heirs

heirs

noun

plural of heir

as in inheritors

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

• inheritors
• descendants
• legatees
• heiresses
• heirs at law
• successors
• claimants
• beneficiaries
• devisees
• assignees
• representatives
• grantees
• coheirs
• scions
• heirs apparent
• coheiresses
• succeeders

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of heirs

Nans Méger is a partner at Cabinet Corinne Hershkovitch, the law firm that represents the Flavian heirs. — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2026

Delfin’s voting rules require an 88% supermajority shareholder approval for major decisions, giving any one of the eight heirs veto power. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Nov. 2026

The loss has sent him tumbling down the ultra-rich list past Walmart heirs Jim Walton and Rob Walton, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026

Because authorities couldn't find any next of kin or a will, the sheriff's office public administrator took responsibility for safeguarding Canata's property while continuing to search for possible heirs. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

The sheriff’s public administrator in Nevada County will continue to advocate for Canata and protect his assets for his rightful heirs. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2026

Life insurance can help provide the money an estate needs to cover those liabilities, allowing heirs to avoid selling valuable assets simply to pay a tax bill. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

Ruiz-Picasso’s complaint was made on behalf of nine heirs to the artist. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

That is roughly six dollars to heirs for every one to charity. — Missy S. Mastel, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2026