When referring to the person who is expected to inherit a title, position or property, the term "presumptive heir" is commonly used. However, there are several synonyms that can be used in its place such as "heir presumptive", "apparent heir" or "probable heir". These terms denote the person who is most likely to inherit but whose rights to the inheritance may be challenged by a potential contender. Other terms that can be used to mean the same thing include "heir-at-law" or "next-of-kin", which refer to the person who is legally entitled to inherit when there is no will. While the terms are slightly different, they all point to the same idea of an individual who is expected to inherit something after the death of a predecessor.