heir-at-law
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heir-at-law
noun heirs-at-law · heir at law
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A person legally entitled to inherit the property of someone who dies intestate.
'And to whom,' said Lady Knollys, with an effort, 'will the property belong, in case—in case my little cousin here should die before she comes of age?'
'Eh? Well—wouldn't it go to the heir-at-law and next of kin?' said Doctor Bryerly, turning to Abel Grimston.
'Ay—to be sure,' said the attorney, tho
Similar: legal heir, statutory heir
Opposite: legatee
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noun
Opposite: legatee
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