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Today's Terms
Inheritance Tax
Definition:
A tax imposed by the state at the time of a person's death that is based upon the total value of the decedent's estate
Transfer Tax
Definition:
The combined Federal Estate and Gift tax. A single exemption credit applies whether the property was transferred during a person's lifetime (gift tax) or is held by a person at the time of his/her death (estate tax).
Incapacity / Incompetent
Definition:
Legally unable to manage one's own affairs due to mental disability. This may be temporary or permanent.
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