Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
Decedent
A
Dead person
2
Q
Will
A
Legal document used to dispose of decedent’s property
3
Q
Testate
A
Decedent died with a will
4
Q
Intestate
A
Decedent died without a will
5
Q
Codicil
A
Supplement that either amends or revokes decedent’s will in whole or in part
6
Q
Probate
A
Judicial process for administering and settling a decedent’s estate
7
Q
Intestate Succession
A
Default estate plan for distributing property when decedent dies intestate
Developed by the legislature
8
Q
Heirs
A
Individuals entitled to receive property by intestate succession
9
Q
Spouse
A
Decedent’s marital partner
Does not include unmarried cohabitants
10
Q
Issue/Descendents
A
Decedent’s lineal line
Ex: Decedent’s kids, Kid’s kids, etc.
11
Q
Ancestors
A
Decedent’s parental line
Ex: parents, grandparents, etc.
