heir

Example Sentences

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Or maybe you worry that if the attorney exploits your relative and leaves them destitute, the rightful heirs will inherit little.

From MarketWatch

Individuals can also avoid capital-gains taxes if they pass property to an heir after death, or if they choose to borrow against their assets to realize gains instead of selling them.

From Barron's

In December, he anointed Flavio -- a Rio de Janeiro senator -- as his political heir.

From Barron's

Last week Seoul's spy agency briefed lawmakers that it believes Kim has selected his daughter as his heir, and that she was seen giving her opinion on policy matters.

From BBC

While Samson is not necessarily Kohli's heir, he had got India across the line by a hair's breadth in the manner of the India batting legend.

From BBC