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What is an heir?

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An heir is someone that inherits from an estate due to being a descendant or relative of the deceased.

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Is it heirs-at-law or heirs at law?
Both forms are commonly used. Black's Law Dictionary uses heir at law.
Which one is correct 'a heir' or 'an heir'?
I was considered 'an heir' of my grandmother's estate under the state laws of intestacy.
What does heir to heir mean in a will?
The mean of heir to heir means one heir from a family to another heir of the same family.
Several heir want to transfer their interest in a house to another heir but one of the heirs does not?
The heirs who want to transfer their interest may do so by a quitclaim deed or deeds. The one who does not want to transfer her interest can retain it. For example, if Jan, Sandy, Judy and Bob...
Can an executor who is also an heir refuse to pay out other heirs?
No, they cannot refuse to pay, if there is anything to pay out. They are required by law to pay off the debts of the deceased. Then they must execute the will as written.