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legatees

noun

plural of legatee

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a person who has the right to inherit property the couple had no children, so they declared their nephew their only legatee

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Lewis said the suspension would also protect the heirs to the Cash’s estate.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
As a result, for some HNW individuals, Roth conversions can serve as a multigenerational wealth builder and provide heirs with tax-free income rather than income that may be lowered by future taxes.

— Monish Verma, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

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