An affiant is someone who signs an affidavit, which is a written signed statement taken under oath or affirmation before a notary public or other authorized officer. The affiant confirms the truth and correctness of the statement contained in the affidavit.
An acknowledgment is a declaration made before a lawfully authorized officer, such as a notary public, to certify that they willingly signed a legal instrument.
Consideration in a contract is something of value exchanged between parties, such as money, commodities, or services, to persuade them to engage into the agreement.
The plaintiff is the person who starts a civil action by submitting a complaint or petition to court against another party, known as the defendant. The plaintiff files the lawsuit to seek a legal remedy or resolution for a perceived wrong or injury. In civil litigation, the plaintiff carries the burden of proving their claims against the defendant.
A lien is a legal claim against property until a debt is paid off.
A power of attorney is a written document that authorizes one person to act on another's behalf.
A codicil is a revision or addition to a will that changes its terms or provisions without totally rewriting the document.
An administrator is someone appointed by a court to oversee the affairs of a deceased individual who did not leave a will.
Personal property, often known as transportable property, is referred to as "chattel." Chattel includes furniture, vehicles, jewelry, and other tangible things that can be transferred. Unlike real property, which includes land and buildings, chattel usually does not include immovable assets.
A conveyance is a written document, excepting wills, that transfers ownership or interests in real property, such as land or buildings.
The statute of limitations specifies the time frame within which a civil action or criminal prosecution must be filed.
