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Wills & probate
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Wills & probate
civil law
Legal services; Wills & probate
Law related to the rights and actions of private citizens, but excluding specialized areas such as criminal behavior, immigration and family matters.
estate
Legal services; Wills & probate
All the property left by the deceased. After being used to pay debts, this property is distributed to those entitled under the will.
execution
Legal services; Wills & probate
1. When court orders are not paid by debtors, and his/her goods and posessions are siezed. 2. To carry out the actions in a will.
executor
Legal services; Wills & probate
A person appointed to administer a will and ensure that the deceased's final wishes are respected.
intestate
Legal services; Wills & probate
If a person dies without leaving a valid will, and the total value of his estate exceeds his debts and funeral expenses.
probate
Legal services; Wills & probate
Legal term for the passing on of property from a deceased person to his/her heirs.
