One chosen to inherit (4)

I believe the answer is:

heir

(Other definitions for heir that I've seen before include "Natural successor" , "One destined to succeed" , "One expected to succeed?" , "Someone expected to inherit" , "Beneficiary, inheritor" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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