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Disposing Dead Bodies

Disposing Dead Bodies

The dead bodies of human beings are not property. The dead bodies of human beings are not disposed of by a state's statute of descent and distribution. If a person does not...

The Natural Objects of One's Bounty - I

The Natural Objects of One's Bounty - I

The phrase "the natural objects of one's bounty" means the closest surviving members of one's family. It usually describes those to whom property of a...

Probate --Beginning the Process

Finding the Will

When a person dies, the first thing that must be done concerning distribution of his property is to determine whether he left a will. In most cases, the spouse or children will know or have an...

The Natural Objects of One's Bounty - III

The Natural Objects of One's Bounty - III

This article is the third part of a three-part series describing the traditional names for the various members of one's family.

The first...

Trusts, Public and Private - I

Trusts, Public and Private - I

An express trust is either public or private. A public trust, also known as a charitable trust, is an express trust created for a charitable purpose. If an express...