Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Definition of probate law terms

will - a will tells people your intentions of what you want to happen to your estate after your death.

probating a will - Probate is the simple step of having a court review the
decedent's will and appointing the person named in the will, the
executor, to manage the decedent's estate.

estate - all of your assets, bank accounts, properties, things, etc.

will contest - one or more people are saying that the will is not valid or want to change or challenge something that is in the will.

executor - the person in charge of executing the will.

guardianship - Having a person manage the affairs of another person who is unable to do so.

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