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Terminology Used in Will Estates
Ademption - Is the failure of a gift of personal property stated in a will due to the property no longer belonging to the testator.Administrator - Is an appointed individual who administers an estate in an intestate succession.Beneficiary - Is the person receiving a gift or benefitting from a trust.Bequest - Is a testamentary gift of personal property other than money.Codicil - Is an[...]
Guidelines for Drafting a Will
When a will is submitted, whether it be written or orally communicated by a person stating how they would like their estate disposed of at the time of their death, it is best to understand that all wills must meet certain requirements in order for them to be deemed valid, which include:1. The testator must be 18 years of age or an emancipated minor.2. The testator must be of sound mind[...]
Another Way to Write a Will
Many of us have not written a will, in fact surveys say anywhere from 55 to 70 percent of North American adults do not have a will. The majority of these people surveyed say that they just don't have time to get it done. But what they are really saying is that they are avoiding writing their wills because they don't believe that they are going to die and by actually writing a will they[...]
Identity Theft - 21st Century Grave Robbers
When faced with the death of a loved one, there are many things on your mind... you are planning a funeral, you are grieving and wondering how you will cope with your loss. Most people don't think about having to protect your loved one's name and reputation after their death. Sadly, this is becoming a necessary step in post death planning.Evidently, the dead must depend on their[...]
What Happens When There's No Body?
If someone has died, under natural, accidental or criminal circumstances, but no body has been found, how can he or she be declared dead? Death in absentia or death in the absence of remains is the legal declaration imposed on an individual who's been missing for a period of time when evidence of supporting their existence can no longer be attributed to them.It isn't uncommon to hear[...]
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