lawful heir meaning in English

合法继承人

They recognized richard as his lawful heir
他们确认理查德为他的合法继承人。
He recognized john as his lawful heir
他确认约翰为自己的合法继承人。
After partner of the 76th natural person dies , its are lawful heir can accede partner qualification ; but , company rules has formulary except additionally
第七十六条自然人股东死亡后，其合法继续人可以继续股东资格；但是，公司章程另有规定的除外。