superficiary

Example:John was the primary beneficiary of his mother’s life insurance policy.

Definition:A person who is to receive the benefit of something; especially, one who is named in a will to receive money or property left by the decedent.

Example:The eldest son hoped to be the heir to his family's estate.

Definition:A person who is legally entitled to inherit; a person designated to succeed in office or property after the present possessor dies.

Example:The legatee received a valuable collection of art as per the terms of the deceased's will.

Definition:A person named in a will to receive a bequest; one who is entitled to receive a legacy.