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Decedent
A person who is deceased.
Conservator
A person or entity who is appointed by the court to exercise certain powers for the care of an incapacitated person, the person's estate, or both.
Assets
All property owned by a person that can be used or made available to use in the payment of debts and heirs.
Personal representative
The person responsible for the administration of an estate. This includes paying creditors and heirs.
Guardian
A person or entity who is appointed by the court to exercise many powers for the care of an incapacitated person, the person's estate, or both.
Joint tenancy
A property held in joint tenancy is owned by two or more people who have an undivided interest in the property, and the interest continues even after the other owners die.
Estate
All of the property owned by a person, including real estate and personal property.
Property
The money a person has and the things a person owns.
Health care directive
A legal document that lets others know one's wishes regarding medical care and treatment, funeral arrangements, organ donation, and other health care concerns.
Power of attorney
A legal agreement that authorizes someone to handle or share in handling the financial matters of another person. A "durable" power of attorney can continue to give power to another in handling financial matters after incapacitation has occurred.
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