TAKER

taker,n. A person who acquires; esp., one who receives property by will, by power of
appointment, or by intestate succession. [Cases: Wills 492–495. C.J.S. Wills §§ 902–905, 928,
956, 964–966.] first taker.A person who receives an estate that is subject to a remainder or executory devise. presumptive taker.A person who would take under the applicable provisions if the takers were
to be finally ascertained at the present moment.
taker in default.A person who will receive property not effectively appointed; esp., a person
designated by a donor to receive property under a power of appointment if the donee fails to
exercise that power.