Probate Law Terminology Explained

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In probate law, the term often used in place of deceased is decedent. It refers to the person who has passed away and whose estate is being administered.

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In probate law, what is the other word used in place of deceased?
In probate law, the term often used in place of "deceased" is "decedent". It refers to the person who has passed away and whose estate is being administered.
Decedent - that is what I was looking for.
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