Heir
A person who inherits or may inherit from a deceased estate, whether through a valid will or the rules of intestate succession.
Definition
Heir questions should be checked against the will, family relationship records, marriage and birth documents, death certificate, estate inventory, executor correspondence, liquidation and distribution account, renunciation or redistribution records, and whether the estate is testate or intestate. The word heir should not be assumed from family status alone without checking the succession route.
Key takeaways
A person who inherits or may inherit from a deceased estate, whether through a valid will or the rules of intestate succession.
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Related legal problems
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Common situations
Inheritance dispute
Estate distribution
Will interpretation
Related resources
Resources and guides
Wills and Estates Evidence Pack
Wills and Estates Evidence Pack: organise Will or codicil, Death certificate, ID documents and a dated evidence index before your consultation.
Wills and EstatesChecklistDeceased Estate Checklist
Deceased Estate Checklist for preparing documents, facts, dates, and questions connected to wills and estates.
Wills and EstatesPreparation PackWill Dispute Evidence Pack
Will Dispute Evidence Pack for organising facts, dates, documents, and next steps before seeking wills and estates help.
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What does Heir mean?
A person who inherits or may inherit from a deceased estate, whether through a valid will or the rules of intestate succession.
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