In real estate and other facets of financial planning, a 'Beneficiary' is a person or entity designated to receive benefits or assets, such as proceeds from a life insurance policy, trusts, or estates.
Heirs and Assigns is a term often found in deeds and wills, used to grant a fee simple estate, indicating the intention that the recipient and their successors have full rights to the property.
In real estate, the term 'valid' refers to documents or agreements that have legally binding force and are authorized by law. Examples include valid deeds, wills, leases, mortgages, and other contracts.
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