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;Estate: All of the property and belongings a person owns at their death, with some exceptions. The estate does not include property owned with someone else jointly (such as a joint bank account) or property where a beneficiary has been designated (such as an insurance policy). | ;Estate: All of the property and belongings a person owns at their death, with some exceptions. The estate does not include property owned with someone else jointly (such as a joint bank account) or property where a beneficiary has been designated (such as an insurance policy). | ||
;Executor: The person | ;Executor: The person appointed in a will to carry out the instructions in the will and settle the will-maker's affairs after they die. | ||
;Notary public: A public official who is legally authorized to provide advice and prepare documents on certain matters, including wills (so long as they do not create trust terms). | ;Notary public: A public official who is legally authorized to provide advice and prepare documents on certain matters, including wills (so long as they do not create trust terms). | ||
