presumptive heir
- A person who is set to inherit from an estate under the assumption that the current conditions remain unchanged until the testator's death
- As per the current inheritance plan, the eldest son is the presumptive heir of the family estate.
- A trust set up for the presumptive heir will ensure they receive their due inheritance.
- Being named as a presumptive heir does not guarantee inheritance, as the testator may change their will.
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