Legatee
noun
A person to whom property or wealth is left to in a will.
In her will, she named her daughter as the primary legatee of her estate.
Often appears as...
- primary legatee
- sole legatee
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A person to whom property or wealth is left to in a will.
In her will, she named her daughter as the primary legatee of her estate.
Often appears as...
- primary legatee
- sole legatee
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Used in legal situations, often seen in wills or estate documents discussing inheritance.
The legatee must accept the bequest within 30 days.
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Heir
Refers to a specific person named in a will, not just any heir.
The lawyer confirmed that the nephew is the sole legatee of the artwork collection.
Pro Tip 3/3Property Focus
Emphasizes inheriting property or wealth, not roles or titles.
As the primary legatee, she's responsible for the antique jewellery.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Used in legal situations, often seen in wills or estate documents discussing inheritance.
The legatee must accept the bequest within 30 days.
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Heir
Refers to a specific person named in a will, not just any heir.
The lawyer confirmed that the nephew is the sole legatee of the artwork collection.
Pro Tip 3/3Property Focus
Emphasizes inheriting property or wealth, not roles or titles.
As the primary legatee, she's responsible for the antique jewellery.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Used in legal situations, often seen in wills or estate documents discussing inheritance.
The legatee must accept the bequest within 30 days.
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Heir
Refers to a specific person named in a will, not just any heir.
The lawyer confirmed that the nephew is the sole legatee of the artwork collection.
Pro Tip 3/3Property Focus
Emphasizes inheriting property or wealth, not roles or titles.
As the primary legatee, she's responsible for the antique jewellery.
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Video examples
Safari Live - Day 166 PIPE...
smelling the air and the tongue being split into two or legatee tulips as you see like sometimes in the snakes it helps it to drop more information
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 166 PIPE...
smelling the air and the tongue being split into two or legatee tulips as you see like sometimes in the snakes it helps it to drop more information
Example 1 of 1
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