Intestacy refers to the legal framework and procedures for distributing a decedent's estate when they pass away without a valid will. The process is determined by state or national laws.
A comprehensive overview of the concept of a deathbed gift, also known as a gift in contemplation of death, including legal aspects, historical context, and examples.
Escheat is a legal principle whereby a government obtains the ownership of unclaimed or abandoned assets, often due to the original owner's death without a will or legal heirs.
Understanding the concept of next of kin, its legal significance, and the implications for inheritance and responsibilities.
