An inter vivos trust is a trust that is created during the lifetime of the settlor. An inter vivos trust can be distinguished from a testamentary trust, which is a trust created in a will that begins upon the death of the testator.
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interference
Broadly speaking, interference in a legal setting is wrongful conduct that prevents or disturbs another in the performance of their usual activities, in the conduct of their business or contractual relations, or in the enjoyment of their full...
interlocutory decree
A non-final judgment made by a court between the time of filing and before there is a final judgment made. Interlocutory decrees are not final judgments because they do not settle all of the issues presented in the case. They are only challengeable on...
interlocutory judgment
An interlocutory judgment, also known as an interlocutory decree, is a non-final judgment that resolves an element of a claim or another issue without deciding the full case. An interlocutory judgment may or may not be appealable, depending...
intestacy
Intestacy is the state of dying without a will. If a person dies without a will they are said to have “died intestate.” The estate of a person who has died intestate goes through probate court. The state’s intestacy rules will determine who...
juvenile
In criminal law, a juvenile is an adolescent who is not old enough to take responsibility for a crime they are accused of, so they might not be seen in a traditional court, but by a juvenile court. A juvenile delinquent is an adolescent who...
juvenile court
A juvenile court is a court that handles cases involving crimes committed by children, or cases involving the health or welfare of children. Every state has a juvenile system in place. Juvenile courts and their subject matter jurisdiction are...
juvenile justice
Juvenile justice is the area of criminal law applicable to persons not old enough to be held fully responsible for criminal acts. In most states, the age for adult criminal culpability is set at 18. In cases of extreme violence or other anti-...
kin
Kin is a blood relative. The term “kin” is ordinarily applied to relationships through ties of blood or consanguinity. However, it is sometimes used generally to include relatives by marriage or adoption. Kin is also called kindred, kinsman,...
kindred
Kindred is a synonym for kin.
[Last updated in April of 2022 by the Wex Definitions Team]