as in heirs
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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heirs
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As fortunes move beyond their founding generation, advisers say successful transfers increasingly depend on preparing heirs for stewardship, not just structuring the assets themselves.
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If the estate has sufficient funds, the credit card balance will generally be paid before heirs receive their inheritances.
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“Legatees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legatees. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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