Estate Law
/ˈɛsteɪt lɔː/
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- (n.) The body of law governing the management, transfer, and inheritance of a deceased person's property and affairs.
Estate law ensures that a will is executed according to the deceased's wishes.
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Commentary
Estate law primarily deals with the legal processes following death, including probate and estate administration; clarity in drafting estate documents is essential to avoid disputes.
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