20:55
MIAMI A
Warning
Info
Warning
Info
LSDefine
Simple English definitions for legal terms
deherison
Read a random definition: cumulative voting
A quick definition of deherison:
Deherison is another word for disinheritance, which means when someone is prevented from inheriting property or assets from a family member who has passed away. This can happen if the person who passed away specifically stated in their will that they did not want the individual to inherit anything. It is important to note that this can only happen if the person who passed away leaves all of their property to someone else. If they do not, the individual who was disinherited may still have a legal claim to some of the assets.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: Deherison (dee-her-i-zən) is another term for disinheritance. Disinheritance is the act of preventing someone from inheriting an estate or property that they would have otherwise received.
For example, if a person writes a will and specifically states that their child will not receive any of their property, that child has been disinherited. The act of disinheriting someone can only be done if the person creating the will gives all of their property to someone else.
Another example of disinheritance is when a person dies without a will, and their property is distributed according to the laws of intestate succession. If a potential heir is excluded from receiving any property, they have been disinherited.
Related term: Forced heir (see HEIR).
Note: There is also a term called negative disinheritance, which is when a testator attempts to exclude someone from inheritance without giving the property to someone else. However, this is usually ineffective and may only be permitted by statute.