Category:
Probate and Estates
Heirs are the people who have an interest in a deceased person’s estate (generally spouses and certain relatives). These people are chosen by the law, not by the deceased person or their family. What is the difference between an heir and a beneficiary? A beneficiary is a person or entity named in a Will, trust, or other legal document to receive a gift when a person passes. An heir is a person who has an interest in a person’s estate under the law, usually when the deceased person does not have a valid Will.
