Declaration of Presumed Death
/ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃən ʌv prɪˈzjuːmd dɛθ/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal legal declaration that a missing person is presumed dead after a statutory period of absence without evidence of life.
The court issued a declaration of presumed death to settle the missing person’s estate.
Forms
- declaration of presumed death
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Commentary
Used to provide legal closure in cases of prolonged disappearance where death cannot be confirmed; statutory periods and procedural requirements vary by jurisdiction.
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