Legal Definitions - alienation office

An alienee is the individual or entity that receives property, rights, or assets that have been transferred or conveyed from another party. Essentially, they are the recipient in a transaction where ownership or control of something is passed from one person or entity to another.

This term applies in various situations involving the transfer of ownership:

• Real Estate Purchase: When a person buys a house from a seller, the buyer becomes the alienee of the property. The seller transfers the legal title and ownership of the house to the buyer, making the buyer the recipient of that real estate.

• Gift of Personal Property: If an individual receives a valuable piece of art as a gift from a friend, the individual is the alienee of the artwork. The friend has transferred ownership of the art to them without expectation of payment.

• Business Asset Acquisition: When one company acquires the customer list and goodwill of another business, the acquiring company becomes the alienee of those specific business assets. The selling company has transferred these assets to the acquiring company.

A specific type of alienee is a fraudulent alienee. This refers to an individual or entity who knowingly receives an asset that has been transferred with the intent to defraud creditors or other parties. For example, if someone facing significant debt quickly sells their luxury vehicle to a family member for a fraction of its market value, and the family member is aware that the purpose of this transfer is to hide the asset from creditors, the family member would be considered a fraudulent alienee.