A person entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another.

उत्तराधिकारी

English Usage: As the lawful heir, she was entitled to receive her father's estate after his passing.

Hindi Usage: वह एक विधिक उत्तराधिकारी के रूप में, अपने पिता की संपत्ति पाने की हकदार थी।