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What is the difference between an heir and legatee?

April 26, 2017heir legatee

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What is the difference between an heir and legatee?

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When there is no will, the persons who are entitled to receive the assets of the estate are set forth in the law of the District of Columbia and are called “heirs.” When there is a will, the persons to whom the assets are given under the will are called “legatees” or “beneficiaries.