Codicil

A document that amends or adds to an existing will is called a codicil. A codicil does not replace the original will, but only amends it. As in the case of a will, a codicil ...

codicil

Legal services; Wills & probate

A legal document that amends (rather than replaces) a previous will. These may add or replace small provisions (e.g. a change in executor) or may completely change the majority ...

codicil

Legal services; Wills & probate

A legal document which acts as modifier on an existent will.A separate document in place of the original will.

soundex

Genealogy; Family ancestry

A filing system, usually for recording surnames, using one letter followed by three numbers. The Soundex system keeps together names of the same and/or similar sounds, but of ...

witness

Genealogy; Family ancestry

An individual present at an event such as a marriage or the signing of a document who can vouch that the event took place.

intestate

Genealogy; Family ancestry

1. Having made no valid will. 2. Not disposed of by will. 3. When an owner of real property has died intestate, title to the property is said to pass by descent to the heirs. See ...

sibling

Genealogy; Family ancestry

Collective name for brothers or sisters within a family.

ahnentafal

Genealogy; Family ancestry

A numbering system used to identify each individual in a family tree. The formula states that an individual's father is twice that individual's number, and that an individual's ...

administrator

Genealogy; Family ancestry

An appointee of the court who settles the estate of a deceased person who died without leaving a will.

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The Band Perry

The Band Perry is a country music group, made up of three siblings: Kimberly Perry (guitarist, pianist), Reid Perry (bass guitarist), and Neil Perry ...