+An heir is a person entitled to receive [Inheritance](/wiki/inheritance) or property upon the death of another. This individual often represents the future of a [Lineage](/wiki/lineage), carrying forward a legacy through formal [Succession](/wiki/succession).
+## See also
+- [Will](/wiki/will)
+- [Beneficiary](/wiki/beneficiary)
+- [Estate](/wiki/estate)
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