A woman who inherits property is called an heiress. An heiress is referred to as the female equivalent of an heir, someone who is legally entitled to inherit the estate, title, or wealth of another person upon their death. The term, when used in a general sense, is used when a woman stands to inherit or has inherited a large fortune. In general use, “heir” is used as a gender-neutral term to refer to any person, male or female, who is about to inherit.
In Pennsylvania, if there is no will, the state’s intestacy laws assess and determine who inherits the deceased’s property. The primary heirs are typically the surviving spouse, children, and other relatives, with distribution depending on the family structure. Pennsylvania law dictates how the self-acquired property gets divided between the spouse and other relatives. Going online can give you the right information for finding out who inherits property if there is no will in Pennsylvania.