Glossary – explanation of terms

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Testator – the person who makes the will
Executor – the person(s) who collect in the assets, pay the bills and distribute the assets to the beneficiaries.
Beneficiary – the person(s) who receive a benefit from the estate according to the terms of the will
Probate – the approval of the Supreme Court to the will.
Intestacy – when a person dies without a will.
Household chattels (where someone dies without a will) – there is a lengthy definition in the Wills Probate & Administration Act Section 61A (which is too boring to include) but it specifically excludes motor vehicles, boats, aircraft, racing animals, original painting, trophy, clothing, jewellery or other chattel of a personal nature.

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