expectant heir

An heir who has a reversionary or future interest in property, or a chance of succeeding to it.

— Also termed heir expectant. See REVERSION(1); REMAINDER(1). Cf. prospective heir. [Cases: Descent and Distribution 68. C.J.S. Descent and Distribution § 68.]

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