Legatee: meaning, definitions and examples

Typically used in legal documents or formal contexts, specifically referring to someone who is designated to receive a legacy (inheritance) as stated in a will.

• The legatee was surprised to find out about the fortune left to him.
• The lawyer explained the details of the will to the legatee.

Often used in informal and formal settings to refer to someone who is legally entitled to inherit someone’s property or title upon their death. It can also imply a broader sense of any successor.

• The king's only son was the heir to the throne.
• After the passing of his grandmother, he became the heir to the family estate.

Used in both formal and informal contexts to describe someone who receives advantages, benefits, or profits, often in the context of insurance policies, trusts, or wills.

• She was named as the sole beneficiary of the trust fund.
• As the main beneficiary, he received a large sum of money from the insurance policy.

Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to refer to someone who receives something, such as a gift, prize, or award. This term is broader and not limited to legal or inheritance contexts.

• The recipient of the scholarship was chosen based on academic excellence.
• She was the recipient of many awards throughout her career.