Heir
Understand what it means to be an heir in estate planning. Learn about inheritance rights, responsibilities, and how heir status affects your financial future.
What's the difference between an heir and a beneficiary?
An heir is someone who inherits under state law when there's no will, while a beneficiary is specifically named in a will or trust. You can be both an heir and beneficiary, but these roles have different legal implications for how you receive assets from an estate.
