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'''Abstract''' - An ''abstract'' is a summary that contains only the pertinent points of a longer text. Sometimes abstracts are compiled into bound books or volumes.<br> | |||
'''Accounts''' - ''Accounts'' are the reports of administrators, executors, guardians, trustees, and conservators of transactions for the estate. | '''Accounts''' - ''Accounts'' are the reports of administrators, executors, guardians, trustees, and conservators of transactions for the estate. | ||
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'''Heir''' - An ''heir'' is a person who inherits property upon the death of the owner. | '''Heir''' - An ''heir'' is a person who inherits property upon the death of the owner. | ||
'''Holographic will''' - A ''holographic will ''is entirely in the testator's handwriting. If someone else writes on it, it is invalid | '''Holographic will''' - A ''holographic will ''is entirely in the testator's handwriting and not witnessed by anyone. If someone else writes on it, it is invalid. (See ''will''.) | ||
'''Imprimis''' - ''Imprimis ''is Latin, meaning "in the first place." | '''Imprimis''' - ''Imprimis ''is Latin, meaning "in the first place." | ||
'''Index''' - An ''index'' is an organized summary of a set of records or a book that allows a person to find a specific item within the set of records or book. <br> | |||
'''Infant''' - ''Infant'' minor not yet of legal age, not necessarily a young child. | '''Infant''' - ''Infant'' minor not yet of legal age, not necessarily a young child. | ||
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'''Testator (-trix)''' - The ''testator'' (male) or ''testatrix'' (female) is the person making the will or testament. | '''Testator (-trix)''' - The ''testator'' (male) or ''testatrix'' (female) is the person making the will or testament. | ||
'''Transcript''' - A ''transcript'' is an exact handwritten, typed, or printed copy of a document or set of records.<br> | |||
'''Trustee''' - A ''trustee'' is a person who holds legal title to property for the benefit of someone else. | '''Trustee''' - A ''trustee'' is a person who holds legal title to property for the benefit of someone else. | ||
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=== Sources === | === Sources === | ||
*Black, Henry Campbell. ''Black's Law Dictionary: Definitions of Terms and Phrases of American and English Jurisprudence, Ancient and Modern.'' Sixth edition. St. Paul, Minnesota: West Publishing, 1990. | *Black, Henry Campbell. ''Black's Law Dictionary: Definitions of Terms and Phrases of American and English Jurisprudence, Ancient and Modern.'' Sixth edition. St. Paul, Minnesota: West Publishing, 1990. {{FSC|736552|item}} | ||
*Evans, Barbara Jean. ''A to Zax: A Comprehensive Dictionary for Genealogists & Historians.'' Third edition. Alexandria, Virginia: Hearthside Press, 1995. | *Evans, Barbara Jean. ''A to Zax: A Comprehensive Dictionary for Genealogists & Historians.'' Third edition. Alexandria, Virginia: Hearthside Press, 1995. {{FSC|647979|item}} | ||
*Greenwood, Val D. Third edition. ''The Researcher's Guide to American Genealogy''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing C., Inc. 2000. Of particular interest is the chapter, "Understanding Probate Records and Basic Legal Terminology." | *Greenwood, Val D. Third edition. ''The Researcher's Guide to American Genealogy''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing C., Inc. 2000. Of particular interest is the chapter, "Understanding Probate Records and Basic Legal Terminology." {{FSC|960443|item}} | ||
*''Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.'' Eleventh edition. Springfield, Massachusetts: 2003. | *''Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.'' Eleventh edition. Springfield, Massachusetts: 2003. | ||
*Rose, Christine. ''Courthouse Research for Family Historians: Your Guide to Genealogical Treasures.'' San Jose, California: CR Publications, 2004. Of particular interest are the chapter, "Estates Galore," plus the "Glossary" at the end of the book. | *Rose, Christine. ''Courthouse Research for Family Historians: Your Guide to Genealogical Treasures.'' San Jose, California: CR Publications, 2004. Of particular interest are the chapter, "Estates Galore," plus the "Glossary" at the end of the book. {{FSC|1202197|item}} | ||
[[Category:United_States_Probate_Records]] | [[Category:United_States_Probate_Records]] | ||
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