Junking the Jargon - Difficult Terms Explained

Administrator: someone who is appointed by law to settle your affairs if you die without a Will Beneficiary: A person, or organisation, who receives benefit from a Will or trust. Bequest: A gift of an object or cash

Chattels: Personal belongings like pictures, jewellery, cars and even pets

Codicil: A change to an existing Will, though nowadays it is easier to make another Will

Crown: With no Will and no next of kin, the Crown inherits your estate

Domicile: Usually the country in which you live. However if you or your parents were born outside England and Wales, or you intend to live permanently outside England and Wales you should consider taking legal advice.

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