Estate means property of a decedent or ward that is subject to administration. Guardian means a person who has been appointed by the court to act on behalf of a ward's person or property, or both. Incapacitated person means a person who has been judicially determined to lack the capacity to manage at least some of the property or to meet at least some of the essential health and safety requirements of such person. Minor means a person under 18 years of age whose disabilities have not been removed by marriage or otherwise. Next of Kin means those persons who would be heirs at law of the ward or alleged incapacitated person if such person were deceased and includes the lineal descendants of such ward or alleged incapacitated person.
Parent excludes any person who is only a stepparent, foster parent, or grandparent.
Personal Representative means the fiduciary appointed by the court to administer the estate and refers to what has been known as an administrator. Petition means a written request to the court for an order. Probate of will means all steps necessary to establish the validity of a will and to admit a will to probate. Property means both real and personal property or any interest in it and anything that may be the subject of ownership. Trustee includes an original, additional, surviving, or successor trustee, whether or not appointed or confirmed by court.