escheats

[US]/ɪsˈtʃiːt/
[UK]/ɪsˈtʃit/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt.to return or confiscate
vi.to be forfeited or requisitioned
n.the return of property to the lord or state; the forfeiture of property

Phrases & Collocations

escheat property

escheat law

escheat process

escheat claim

escheat rights

escheat funds

escheat rules

escheat statutes

escheat notice

escheat system

Example Sentences

the property will escheat to the state if there are no heirs.

escheat laws are designed to prevent unclaimed property from going to waste.

many people are unaware of how escheatment works.

when a person dies without a will, their assets may escheat.

escheat can occur after a long period of inactivity on an account.

the government often publishes lists of escheated properties.

understanding escheat can help you manage your estate better.

some states have different rules regarding escheatment.

escheat is a legal process that protects the rights of the state.

he was surprised to learn that his uncle's estate would escheat.

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