legatee in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Legatee: a person who receives a legacy or inheritance from a deceased individual's estate.
Sample Sentences
- The legatee was thrilled to learn that she had inherited her grandmother's estate.
- After the reading of the will, the legatee felt a mix of grief and gratitude for the legacy left behind.
- As a legatee, he was responsible for managing the assets until they could be distributed to the family members.
- The legatee must ensure that all debts of the deceased are settled before taking possession of the inheritance.
- She consulted a lawyer to better understand her rights as a legatee in the complicated estate matter.