heir
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It’s heir to the Nuremberg tribunals and special courts established to prosecute crimes from the Balkan wars, the Rwandan genocide and other conflicts of the 20th century.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
"His Majesty leaves behind a Prince as his heir, whose identity will be formally revealed at the appropriate time, in accordance with the traditions and customs of Tooro Kingdom," he explained.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
The 98% share would revert to the original owner’s estate, a contingent beneficiary or a direct heir.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
But one thing is certain: No love is lost between Prince William, heir to the throne, and his younger brother.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
And very valiant indeed he was: no heir of Minas Tirith has for long years been so hardy in toil, so onward into battle, or blown a mightier note on the Great Horn.’
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
An executor has a fiduciary responsibility to transparently and honestly deal with all aspects of the deceased’s estate, including paying creditors and taxes and distributing assets to heirs.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
He spent much of his tenure condemning houses that had passed by inheritance to heirs in distant cities, successful people who couldn’t be bothered with them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
After the person’s death, the pooled funds revert to Medicaid, but the Medicaid Asset Protection Trust funds go to the designated heirs.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
But his plan ran up against opposition from some of the heirs as well as reservations from Delfin's board of directors.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
Turtle had no reason to suspect Otis Amber or Crow or any of the heirs.
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
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