Estate Division
/ɪˈsteɪt dɪˈvɪʒən/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process of distributing a deceased person's property among heirs or beneficiaries.
The estate division was finalized according to the will's instructions.
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Commentary
Estate division typically occurs after probate and involves allocating assets in accordance with the decedent's will or intestacy laws.
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