Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary The passing
of property or legal rights after death. The word commonly
refers to the distribution of property under a states intestate
succession laws, which determine who inherits property when
someone dies without a valid will. When used in connection with
real estate, the word refers to the passing of property by will
or inheritance, as opposed to gift, grant, or purchase.
Definition provided by Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary.
August 19, 2010, 5:25 pm