Common terms in wills and trusts

When you first begin working on your will or trust, you may find some of the terms are unfamiliar. Find out what these legal terms mean.

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updated November 21, 2023 · 4min read


Brette Sember, J.D.

by Brette Sember, J.D.

Brette Sember, J.D., practiced law in New York, including divorce, mediation, family law, adoption, probate and estat...

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