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What Is a Deceased Estate & Other Essential FAQs

An estate includes all of a person's property, assets, liabilities and debts. A deceased estate refers to all of the property, assets, liabilities and debts belonging to the person when they died. A Will provides instructions on how they would like their deceased estate to be distributed. It is important to stay informed about what you need to prepare when you are dealing with deceased estates.