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Payable on death account (POD)
An account, such as a bank account, that is handed over to a specified person upon another person's death.
Jointly held bank account
A bank account that is held by two or more people each of whom has a right of survivorship.
Conservator
A person or entity who is appointed by the court to exercise certain powers for the care of an incapacitated person, the person's estate, or both.
Probate
The process of settling your estate after you die, including paying creditors and heirs, and validating a will (if there is one).
Revocation
In terms of wills, the process or act of canceling or destroying an existing will.
Decedent
A person who is deceased.
Will
A legal document that directs where a person's property should go after that person dies.
Power of attorney
A legal agreement that authorizes someone to handle or share in handling the financial matters of another person. A "durable" power of attorney can continue to give power to another in handling financial matters after incapacitation has occurred.
Codicil
An amendment to a will. It is a separate document.
Guardian
A person or entity who is appointed by the court to exercise many powers for the care of an incapacitated person, the person's estate, or both.
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