Glossary
Glossary of Court Terms
- Conservator
- A person appointed by the court to manage the financial affairs of a minor or protected person.
- Decedent
- A person who has died.
- EPIC - Estates and Protected Individuals Code
- http://courts.michigan.gov/scao/courtforms/probate/gpindex.htm
- Fiduciary
- A person who have been appointed by another or by the court to manage the personal or financial affairs of another.
- Guardian
- A person who is appointed by the court to make personal decisions for a minor or legally incapaciated individual.
- Intestate
- To die without a Will.
- SCAO
- State Court Administrative Office.
- Testate
- To die having properly executing a Last Will and Testament.
- Trust
- A legal entity established by a person to place property owned by that person to manage and dispose of property after death. A trust is established for many reasons ie. tax consequences and avoidance of Probate.
