A person who inherits or is entitled to inherit the estate of another.

A person who is a successor to an important role or position.

कानूनी उत्तराधिकारी

English Usage: After the CEO's retirement, she became the legitimate heir to the company leadership.

Hindi Usage: CEO के रिटायरमेंट के बाद, वह कंपनी के नेतृत्व की वैध उत्तराधिकारी बन गई।