What is another word for legatee?
Pronunciation: [lˈɛɡɐtˌiː] (IPA) 
A "legatee" is someone who is named in a will to receive a legacy or a gift left by a deceased person. There are a few synonymous words that can be used to refer to a legatee such as "heir", "beneficiary", "devisee" and "inheritor". "Heir" typically refers to someone who inherits property or wealth from a family member who died without a will, but can also be used to refer to a legatee named in a will. "Beneficiary" is a broad term that can describe anyone who receives a benefit from a will, not just property. "Devisee" refers specifically to someone who has been designated to receive real property. "Inheritor" is a general term that can refer to anyone who receives an inheritance, whether through a will or not.
