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Here you can find general information regarding some of our areas of practice......every one is different, so it is always best to get advice ensuring that all of your circumstances have been considered...
Glossary - explanation of terms
- Testator - the person who makes the will
- Executor - the person(s) who collect in the assets, pay the bills and distribute the assets to the beneficiaries.
- Beneficiary - the person(s) who receive a benefit from the estate according to the terms of the will
- Probate - the approval of the Supreme Court to the will.
- Intestacy - when a person dies without a will.
- Household chattels (where someone dies without a will) - there is a lengthy definition in the Wills Probate & Administration Act Section 61A (which is too boring to include) but it specifically excludes motor vehicles, boats, aircraft, racing animals, original painting, trophy, clothing, jewellery or other chattel of a personal nature.
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