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heir legal definition
noun
Colloquially used to refer
to anyone who inherits under a will or otherwise.Â
collateral heir
A descendant through an indirect line, such as the issue of a
sibling or cousin. See also issue.
heirs and assigns
Archaic
Archaic.
A phrase formerly necessary for the creation of a fee simple.
lineal heir
An heir who is above or below the decedent in the direct line of
descent, such as a parent or child.
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