- plural of heir.
heirs
Example Sentences
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Parents should schedule a meeting, led by an estate attorney or family governance consultant for larger estates, to explain their estate plans to their heirs, revisiting the conversation as estate plans evolve.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
Most non-spouse heirs of traditional IRAs have 10 years to withdraw the funds, and some must take annual RMDs during that period.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Baum and other heirs, meanwhile, spent years navigating complex restitution claims for expropriated properties and assets.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
Don’t miss: ‘I don’t want to end up with stalkers’: Should I tell my heirs that I’m writing a will and how much they can expect to inherit?
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
They were fully aware that they could only inherit their uncle’s fortune if “closer” relatives—such as a wife or child—are proven not to be rightful heirs.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
