heirs

Example Sentences

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Heirs who inherit property are incentivized to leave homes standing, since tearing them down comes with a higher tax bill.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Heirs can, in theory, compel the surrogate court to force the administrator to be more transparent with the probate process.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 15, 2025

Heirs to J. Paul Getty, the oilman who assembled one of California’s most famous fortunes, maneuvered their wealth in an effort to limit the amount of taxes they paid, the New Yorker reported in January.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2023

Heirs of Gaye's co-writer, Ed Townsend, are claiming that he stole elements of the chart-topping hit.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2023

"I need you to consider doing this for me. I'll need an answer and a plan in eight days' time. By the Declaration of Heirs Ceremony, Charlotte must be awake. We must try."

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton