Testate succession
Succession where a deceased person's estate is distributed according to a valid will.
Definition
Testate succession should be checked against the original will, codicils, formal validity, revocation, executor nomination, beneficiary clauses, asset descriptions, estate inventory, family and dependant facts, and any Master queries or objections. It differs from intestate succession because the will is the starting point for distribution.
Key takeaways
Succession where a deceased person's estate is distributed according to a valid will.
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Common situations
Will interpretation
Testate estate administration
Beneficiary dispute
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What does Testate succession mean?
Succession where a deceased person's estate is distributed according to a valid will.
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