Legal Speak Made Easy
KVV Inc AttorneysPublished on: 11/12/2025
“Beneficiary” is anyone who benefits under a will. A “legatee” receives a specific item or amount, while an “heir” inherits the residue of the estate after all debts and costs are paid.
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