Deceased Person

Decedent - A decedent is a legal term used to refer to a deceased person, particularly in the context of estate planning and probate law. The decedent's estate encompasses all assets, liabilities, rights, and obligations left behind, which are subject to administration and distribution according to the decedent's will or state intestacy laws.

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Decedent
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Deceased Person
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Deceased Individual
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A decedent is a legal term used to refer to a deceased person, particularly in the context of estate planning and probate law. The decedent's estate encompasses all assets, liabilities, rights, and obligations left behind, which are subject to administration and distribution according to the decedent's will or state intestacy laws.
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