An administrator is a person appointed by a court to administer the estate of a deceased person who left no will, ensuring the orderly distribution of the estate's assets according to state intestacy laws.
An Administratrix refers to a female administrator, often designated by a court to manage the estate of a deceased person when there is no will or other legal representative available.
A gift of real estate property bequeathed through a will or last testament, often compared with the term 'bequeath,' which generally refers to the gifting of personal property.
An executor is an individual named in a will to administer the estate of the deceased according to the terms stipulated in the will. The executor ensures that the estate is distributed to the beneficiaries as per the decedent's wishes.
An Executrix is a woman appointed by a will or a legal document to execute the last wishes and directives of the deceased, handling the distribution of the estate and ensuring all legal and financial responsibilities are met.
An heir is an individual legally entitled to inherit some or all of the estate of another person who has died, either by the terms of a will or by the rules of inheritance if no valid will exists.
A legatee is an individual or entity that receives property or assets from a will upon the death of the testator.
Probate is the judicial process through which a will is validated and executed to ensure the legal transfer of the deceased's estate to the rightful beneficiaries.
The Right of Survivorship is a legal provision whereby property co-owners hold the right to automatically inherit the interest of a deceased co-owner. This provision is prominently featured in Joint Tenancy and Tenancy by the Entirety arrangements, facilitating smoother transfer of property ownership upon death without the need for probate.
Testate refers to having made a valid will before death. It contrasts with intestate, where there is no will, and the estate administration follows statutory default rules.
A testator is a person who has made a will or given a legacy. In general law, a testator is the individual who explicitly provides their desires regarding the distribution of their estate upon their death through the legal document known as a will.
A testatrix is a woman who has made a legal will to manage the distribution of her property upon death. The term comes from the Latin word 'testātrīx,' the feminine form of 'testātor,' and is specifically used to indicate that the individual is female.
A will, also known as a testament, is a legal document that sets forth how an individual's property and affairs will be handled after their death.
