Survival Claim in plain English
A claim that may continue through an estate for rights belonging to the deceased person; state law controls its scope.
Where this term may appear
Estate-related litigation involving claims that belonged to the deceased person.
What to verify
Confirm whether and how survival claim is recognized under the governing state law before assuming it applies to a particular claim.
Why context matters
The availability, measure, or effect of Survival Claim can depend on state law and the facts of the claim.
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