What Type of Property Should Be Transferred to Heirs at a Decedent's

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Essay

What type of property should be transferred to heirs at a decedent's death and why? Should estate planning also mean that some property is transferred prior to death? Why?

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Definitions:

Accountant-Client Privilege

A legal principle allowing confidentiality of communication between accountants and their clients, similar to attorney-client privilege.

Notes

Legal documents that serve as evidence of a debt, with the issuer promising to pay the holder a specific sum of money at a future date or upon demand.

Restatement Test

A legal principle used in contracts to determine the intent of the parties to enter into a contractual agreement.

Privity With Amina

A direct, close, or successive relationship with Amina, especially in contractual contexts.