heir apparent

heir apparent

An heir who is certain to inherit unless he or she dies first or is excluded by a valid will.

¡ª Also termed apparent heir. Cf. heir presumptive. [Cases: Descent and Distribution 68. C.J.S. Descent and Distribution ¡ì 68.]


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