Definitions

1. noun

A person authorized to collect or manage the assets of a deceased person or an organization, typically in order to distribute the assets according to the wishes expressed in a will.

“The lawyer acted as the legatee, ensuring the deceased’s assets were distributed fairly among the beneficiaries.”

2. noun

A person or entity to whom something is left by a will, such as a property or asset.

“The estate was left to a charity as the legatee in the will.”