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Simple English definitions for legal terms

expectancy

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A quick definition of expectancy:

Expectancy refers to the amount of an inheritance that someone is expected to receive when a family member dies. This is not a guaranteed amount, but rather a potential share of the estate. It is not allowed to sell or transfer this potential inheritance, but in some cases, it may be possible to give up this right in exchange for something else. Expectancy can also refer to the expectation of a business relationship that has been unfairly disrupted.

A more thorough explanation:

Expectancy refers to the potential share of an estate that an heir may inherit upon the death of an ancestor. However, since expectancies are not yet vested, their transfer is generally considered void under common law.

For example, if a person's grandfather has a will that leaves a portion of his estate to his grandchildren, those grandchildren have an expectancy in the estate. However, until the grandfather passes away and the will is executed, the grandchildren do not have a guaranteed right to the inheritance.

It is possible for an expectancy to be released or given up in exchange for something of value, such as money or property. This can be recognized by courts as long as it is done without fraud or coercion.

Expectancy can also refer to the expectation of a business relationship that has been wrongfully interfered with. For instance, if a company intentionally causes a business partner to break a contract with another company, the affected company may have an expectancy claim against the interfering company.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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