12 - 2010 - Genealogy Tip of the Day

While state statute usually defines these terms, it is generally true that an heir of a deceased person is someone who inherits from the deceased based upon their biological relationship to the deceased. A legatee is typically someone whom the deceased has mentioned in their will. Heirs are related. Legatees may be related. ———————————— Check out GenealogyBank’s Offer for Tip of the Day Fans!