Wills & powers of attorney dictionary

15 January 2024

Guide Wills Powers of Attorney

Wills & powers of attorney dictionary

Are you planning to prepare your will and power of attorney? Before you begin, it’s important to ensure that you understand the definitions of terms used in connection with wills and powers of attorney.

A will and power of attorney are key documents for your life administration and future planning. But lots of unfamiliar words may make your preparation hard to start. We created this Dictionary to explain the common terms used for wills and powers of attorney. The definitions for each term are easy to understand and are listed in alphabetical order.

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Wills & powers of attorney dictionary