Intestacy

5 years ago

This term refers to a person who has died and did not leave a “Last Will and Testament”. In this case,…

Testate

5 years ago

This term refers to a person who has died and left a “Last Will and Testament” that specifies their wishes pertaining…

Joint Tenancy With Rights of Survivorship

5 years ago

Joint tenants (or tenancy) with the right of survivorship (JTWROS) is a type of ownership of real property or financial assets in…

Personal Representative (Executor / Executrix)

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The Personal Representative, also known as the Executor (if the personal representative is a male) or Executrix (if the personal…

Probate Court

5 years ago

A probate court, which is sometimes referred to as a surrogate court, is a specialized court and legal process that…

Probate

5 years ago

When a person dies, their last will and testament (assuming they prepared on in advance) is handled and their wishes…