Estate Distribution
/ɪˈsteɪt dɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process of transferring the assets of a deceased person's estate to beneficiaries or heirs.
The estate distribution took several months to complete due to complex property holdings.
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- estate distribution
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Commentary
Estate distribution often follows probate and requires compliance with the will or intestacy laws.
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