USA Law

Category: Estate law

  • Legacy

    Legacy in United States Legacy Definition A gift by last will. The term is more commonly applied to money or personal property, although sometimes used with reference to a charge upon real estate. 2 Williams, Ex’rs, 947; 5 Term R. 716; 1 Burrows, 268; 7 Ves. 391, 522. Absolute Legacy. One […]

  • Legacy

    Legacy in United States Legacy Definition A gift by last will. The term is more commonly applied to money or personal property, although sometimes used with reference to a charge upon real estate. 2 Williams, Ex’rs, 947; 5 Term R. 716; 1 Burrows, 268; 7 Ves. 391, 522. Absolute Legacy. One […]

  • Probate

    Probate in United States Plain-English Law Probate as defined by Nolo’s Encyclopedia of Everyday Law (p. 437-455):The court process following a person’s death that includes proving the authenticity of the deceased person’s will, appointing someone to handle the deceased person’s affairs, […]

  • Probate

    Probate in United States Plain-English Law Probate as defined by Nolo’s Encyclopedia of Everyday Law (p. 437-455):The court process following a person’s death that includes proving the authenticity of the deceased person’s will, appointing someone to handle the deceased person’s affairs, […]

  • Legal Questions Wills

    Legal Questions Wills in the United States Most Popular Entries related to Legal Questions Wills Types of Trusts (in the United States) Living Trusts (in the United States) Revocable Trusts (in the United States) Business Trusts (in the United States) Irrevocable Trust (in the United […]

  • Legal Questions Wills

    Legal Questions Wills in the United States Most Popular Entries related to Legal Questions Wills Types of Trusts (in the United States) Living Trusts (in the United States) Revocable Trusts (in the United States) Business Trusts (in the United States) Irrevocable Trust (in the United […]

  • Living Trusts

    Living Trusts in the United States Most Popular Entries related to Living Trusts Wills Trusts and Probate (in the United States) Information Wills Probate (in the United States) Legal Questions Trusts (in the United States) Legal Questions Wills (in the United States) Legal Advice Probate […]

  • Living Trusts

    Living Trusts in the United States Most Popular Entries related to Living Trusts Wills Trusts and Probate (in the United States) Information Wills Probate (in the United States) Legal Questions Trusts (in the United States) Legal Questions Wills (in the United States) Legal Advice Probate […]

  • Law

    Law in the United States A rule of conduct issued or embraced by the authority of government. Law is a manifestation of sovereign power and must be obeyed by all who are subject to it. Laws are enforced in the courts, and sanctions may be imposed for violations of the law. Law has several […]

  • Law

    Law in the United States A rule of conduct issued or embraced by the authority of government. Law is a manifestation of sovereign power and must be obeyed by all who are subject to it. Laws are enforced in the courts, and sanctions may be imposed for violations of the law. Law has several […]

  • Bequest

    Bequest in United States Bequest Definition A gift by will of personal property. It is synonymous with legacy (g. v.) Bequest in Foreign Legal Encyclopedias LinkDescription Bequest, Bequest in the World Legal Encyclopedia., Bequest, Bequest in the European Legal Encyclopedia., Bequest, […]

  • Bequest

    Bequest in United States Bequest Definition A gift by will of personal property. It is synonymous with legacy (g. v.) Bequest in Foreign Legal Encyclopedias LinkDescription Bequest, Bequest in the World Legal Encyclopedia., Bequest, Bequest in the European Legal Encyclopedia., Bequest, […]

  • Information Wills Probate

    Information Wills Probate in the United States Most Popular Entries related to Information Wills Probate Types of Trusts (in the United States) Living Trusts (in the United States) Revocable Trusts (in the United States) Business Trusts (in the United States) Irrevocable Trust (in the […]

  • Information Wills Probate

    Information Wills Probate in the United States Most Popular Entries related to Information Wills Probate Types of Trusts (in the United States) Living Trusts (in the United States) Revocable Trusts (in the United States) Business Trusts (in the United States) Irrevocable Trust (in the […]

  • Probate Real Estate

    Probate Real Estate in the United States Most Popular Entries related to Probate Real Estate Wills Trusts and Probate (in the United States) Information Wills Probate (in the United States) Legal Questions Trusts (in the United States) Legal Questions Wills (in the United States) Legal […]