In this chapter, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires:

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 30-16-01

  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.

1.    “Homestead” has the meaning set forth in section 47-18-01.

2.    “Homestead estate” means the right to the possession, use, control, income, and rents of the real property held or occupied by the decedent as a homestead at death.

3.    “Youngest” means the decedent’s child, either by birth or adoption, last to attain majority.