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Glossary of United States Probate Terms (view source)
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'''Register -''' A ''register'' is a bound book in which official matters are recorded by the court clerk. | '''Register -''' A ''register'' is a bound book in which official matters are recorded by the court clerk. | ||
'''Releases''' - ''Releases'' are court documents that release an individual from an obligation. In probate cases, releases might come from the court, executors, administrators, trustees, guardians, heirs, and conservators. | '''Releases''' - ''Releases'' are court documents that release an individual from an obligation. In probate cases, releases might come from the court, executors, administrators, trustees, guardians, heirs, and conservators. | ||
'''Relict -''' A ''relict'' is a widow or widower. | '''Relict -''' A ''relict'' is a widow or widower. | ||
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'''Widow's election - '''A ''widow's election'' is the widow's right to either accept what was granted to her by her husband's will or to accept the share granted to her by state statute. | '''Widow's election - '''A ''widow's election'' is the widow's right to either accept what was granted to her by her husband's will or to accept the share granted to her by state statute. | ||
'''Will - '''Technically, a ''will'' is the document in which the testator distributes (devises) real property. This term is often used in place of "last will and testament." | '''Will - '''Technically, a ''will'' is the document in which the testator distributes (devises) real property. This term is often used in place of "last will and testament." (See article on [[United_States_Probate_Wills|Wills]] for more information.)<br> | ||
'''Witness - '''A ''witness'' is a person who attests to actions or events personally seen. | '''Witness - '''A ''witness'' is a person who attests to actions or events personally seen. | ||