Description

An estate refers to the total assets and liabilities left by an individual after their death. It encompasses all property, financial accounts, and obligations that must be settled during the process of probate.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'capital testado' and 'bienes sucesoriales' may be used interchangeably in different contexts. It's important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms that might confuse the legal implications of the estate. Be cautious of regional variations in terminology.

Example Sentences

EN: The estate was divided among the heirs according to the deceased's will.

ES: El capital testado se dividió entre los herederos según el testamento del fallecido.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'capital testado' with 'patrimonio' which may refer to broader concepts; misinterpreting the legal implications of the term; using informal language instead of formal terminology.