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SURVIVING SPOUSES TRUST

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Where a couple has created an AB trust, the revocable living trust (Trust B) of the surviving spouse, after the first spouse has died. … [Read more...]

SURRENDEREE

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The person to whom a surrender is made. … [Read more...]

SURVIVOR

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One who survives another; one who outlives another; one of two or more persons who lives after the death of the other or others. The longest liver of two or more persons. 2. In crises of partnership, the surviving partner is entitled to have all the effects of the partnership, and, is bound to pay all the debts owing by the firm. He is, however, bound to account for the surplus … [Read more...]

SURRENDEROR

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One who makes a surrender. One who yields up a copyhold estate for the purpose of conveying it. … [Read more...]

SURREPTITIOUS

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That which is done in a fraudulent stealthy manner. Stealthily or fraudulently done, taken away, or introduced. … [Read more...]

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