This term refers to a person who has died and did not leave a “Last Will and Testament”. In this case, the administration of the estate will be handled by the court of...
This term refers to a person who has died and left a “Last Will and Testament” that specifies their wishes pertaining to the distribution of the assets of their estate...
Joint tenants (or tenancy) with the right of survivorship (JTWROS) is a type of ownership of real property or financial assets in which all joint owners have equal...
The Personal Representative, also known as the Executor (if the personal representative is a male) or Executrix (if the personal representative is a female) is the...
A probate court, which is sometimes referred to as a surrogate court, is a specialized court and legal process that deals with matters pertaining to the probate and the...
When a person dies, their last will and testament (assuming they prepared on in advance) is handled and their wishes for the distribution of their personal property...