Legal Definitions - known heir

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Definition of known heir

A known heir is a person who is entitled to receive the property of a deceased person according to the laws of intestacy. This means that if the deceased person did not leave a will, the known heir is the person who will inherit the property. The known heir is also referred to as a legal heir, heir at law, lawful heir, heir general, or legitimate heir.

For example, if a person dies without a will and has a spouse and children, the spouse and children are known heirs who will inherit the property according to the laws of intestacy.

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Simple Definition

A known heir is someone who is entitled to receive property from a person who has died without leaving a will. They are usually a close relative, like a child or a sibling. Sometimes people use the term "heir" to refer to anyone who inherits property, whether there was a will or not. However, technically, an heir is only someone who inherits property through the laws of intestacy.

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