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Probate Law

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January 1, 1 5 min read Definitions

Intestate Estate Planning Legal Heirs Escheat Probate Law

The term 'intestate' describes the condition of a person who dies without having made a valid will. In such scenarios, the deceased's estate is distributed according to state laws rather than the deceased's wishes.

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January 1, 1 6 min read Definitions

Per Stirpes Estate Planning Inheritance Will Intestate Beneficiary Probate Law Trusts Descendants

'Per Stirpes' is a legal method of distributing an estate where the descendants of a deceased legatee inherit their ancestor's share.

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