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'''Will'''. Technically, a will conveys real (immovable) property to heirs after an individual’s death. A registered will is an official copy made by a court clerk. | '''Will'''. Technically, a will conveys real (immovable) property to heirs after an individual’s death. A registered will is an official copy made by a court clerk. | ||
'''Testament'''. A testament conveys personal (moveable) property to heirs. The term will | '''Testament'''. A testament conveys personal (moveable) property to heirs. The term, will, since early times has commonly referred to both a will and a testament. | ||
'''Codicil'''. A codicil is a signed, witnessed addition to a will. | '''Codicil'''. A codicil is a signed, witnessed addition to a will. | ||
'''Administration, Letters of Administration, or Admon'''. These refer to a document appointing someone to supervise the estate’s distribution for someone who died "intestate" (without a will). This document gives very little information but may contain some useful clues. The administrator is usually a relative of the deceased. [[Image: | '''Administration, Letters of Administration, or Admon'''. These refer to a document appointing someone to supervise the estate’s distribution for someone who died "intestate" (without a will). This document gives very little information but may contain some useful clues. The administrator is usually a relative of the deceased. [[Image:Letter of Administration.png|left|700px]]<br> | ||
'''Admon with Will'''. This record grants administration to someone else when the executor named in the will is deceased or is unwilling or unable to act as executor. A copy of the will is attached. | '''Admon with Will'''. This record grants administration to someone else when the executor named in the will is deceased or is unwilling or unable to act as executor. A copy of the will is attached. | ||