Definitions

1. noun

A person who expects or is entitled to receive something, especially money or property, as a result of a will or other legal document.

“The expecter of the deceased’s estate was surprised to learn of the large inheritance.”

2. verb

To expect or anticipate something, especially as a result of a will or other legal document.

“The lawyer expected that the will would be contested, so she prepared for a long and complicated case.”