INHERITANCE TAX
the name of a tax that is levied on the transfer of goods that have been left to a person.
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the name of a tax that is levied on the transfer of goods that have been left to a person.
the term that is given to a one lump payment instead of periodic smaller payments.
the transferring of property by a debtor who is insolvent to a creditor and excluding transfer to other creditors.
a trial where the rights of the defendant is safeguarded by an impartial judge and jury deciding the matter.
a health insurance policy that the insurance company cannot cancel as long as the premiums are paid.
the action that takes place in a juvenile court when a child is placed under the court’s jurisdiction.
the term that is given to a violation of a public right that could lead to injury or harm.
used to describe a title that has a defect on its face and the title itself may not have a defect.
an act by the heir to an estate that shows that he intends to accept his inheritance.
This phrase relates to a suspended sentence that has no conditions or terms attached by the court.
This term applies to the proprty that is held between a husband and wife and belongs to both of them.
the term that is used to describe the punishment for a preson who has committed the same crime on many occassions and is said to be a habitual criminal.
a term used for the remedy that is available to both parties.
the phrase used when the license to practice is taken away from an attorney.
This expression is self-explanatory.
a question asked of a witness by the attorney that suggests the answer to be given.
the written agreement where both parties will agree to do certain actions.
the term applied to a law suit that will annul a marriage. Also known a nullity suit.
This refers to the proper preparation of any case by an attorney. It includes witness interviews, knowing the facts and laws applicable to the case and having consultation with the client.
the term used to describe a house of prostitution. Also known as a bawdy house, house of ill-repute.