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Heir
Those persons, including a spouse who are entitled to the property of a decedent when the decedent has left no valid will.
Joint tenancy
A property held in joint tenancy is owned by two or more people who have an undivided interest in the property, and the interest continues even after the other owners die.
Escheat to the state
When no heirs have made claims to either all or part of an estate, the state receives the unclaimed estate.
Personal representative
The person responsible for the administration of an estate. This includes paying creditors and heirs.
Decedent
A person who is deceased.
Guardian
A person or entity who is appointed by the court to exercise many powers for the care of an incapacitated person, the person's estate, or both.
Codicil
An amendment to a will. It is a separate document.
Will
A legal document that directs where a person's property should go after that person dies.
Conservator
A person or entity who is appointed by the court to exercise certain powers for the care of an incapacitated person, the person's estate, or both.
Health care directive
A legal document that lets others know one's wishes regarding medical care and treatment, funeral arrangements, organ donation, and other health care concerns.
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