Conservator
A person appointed by the Court to manage the financial affairs of a minor or protected person.

Decedent
A person who has died.

EPIC
Estates and Protected Individuals Code

Fiduciary
A person who has been appointed by another or by the court to manage the personal or financial affairs of another.

Guardian
A person who is appointed by the court to make personal decisions for a minor or legally incapacitated individual.

Intestate
To die without a will.

Testate
To die having properly executed a Last Will and Testament.

Trust
A legal entity established by a person to place property owned by that person to manage and dispose of property after death.