Some terms used a Deceased Estate matter.
Administrator - A person appointed by the court to administer a deceased person's estate where there is no Will.
Beneficiary - A person who is left something in a Will. Usually money or possession/ property.
Certified document - Copies of documents that have been confirmed as 'true copies of the originals'.
Claimant - A person making a claim on an estate.
Deceased Estate - The property belonging to a person who has passed away.
Executor - The person or persons named in a Will to take care of the deceased's assets and property.
Funeral Account - A tax invoice of the expenses for the funeral arrangements.
Grant of Probate - A court order or certificate issued from the probate office that confirms the Will is valid.
Intestate - When a person dies without making a Will or the Will, they have made isn't valid.
Power of Attorney - A legal document which appoints another person to act on their behalf for financial matters.
Reseal of Probate - Enables the Probate to be granted in another state or territory to which it was originally granted.
Statutory Declaration - A legal written statement that a person signs and declares to be true.
Testator - The person making the Will (also referred to as a Will maker)
Trustee - A person who manages property held in trust for the benefit of another person.
Will - A written document that sets out what you want to happen to your Estate after you die.