heir

Example Sentences

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In 1976 the term for material owned by their creators or heirs was changed to the creator’s life plus 50 years.

From Los Angeles Times

She must understand what it means and the effect it will have — in this case, disinheriting her other legal heirs.

From MarketWatch

Finally, simplify your financial life for your sake and the sake of your heirs, Clark said.

From MarketWatch

Much of that is in trusts aimed at allowing people to pass assets down to their heirs while minimizing estate taxes.

From The Wall Street Journal

The heir to Bangladesh's longtime ruling family and a leader of its most powerful political party, Tarique Rahman is set to return home after 17 years in exile and ahead of key elections.

From Barron's