Legal terms starting with T

Legal protections and entitlements that renters have regarding their leased property and living conditions.

The legal end of a contract, agreement, or relationship.

Ending a contract due to the other party's breach or serious misconduct.

Ending a contract without cause, usually by paying a penalty or notice fee.

The specific rules and requirements that govern a contract or agreement.

The legal and mental ability required to make a valid will or trust.

A trust created within a will that takes effect after the person dies.

Someone who benefits from a contract even though they didn't sign it.

A legal right or benefit that belongs to someone who is not a party to the original contract.

A wrongful act or breach of duty (other than contract) that causes harm and creates civil liability.

The actual money, property, or assets that make up a trust.

Money earned by trust assets, such as interest, dividends, or rental payments.

The legal document that creates a trust and outlines how assets will be managed and distributed.

The location where a trust is administered and its legal proceedings take place.

The person or institution legally responsible for managing assets held in a trust.