What is another word for escheatment?
Pronunciation: [ˈɛʃiːtmənt] (IPA) 
Escheatment is a term referring to the process of transferring the property of a deceased individual to the state when no heirs are present. Many synonyms exist for this term, including forfeiture, confiscation, and reversion. Other ways to describe this process include taking over, seizing, or claiming abandoned property. Some of the more specific synonyms for escheatment include dispossession, expropriation, and exheridation. Regardless of the term used, escheatment is a legal process designed to ensure that the assets of those who die without a will are distributed fairly, and it is an important part of estate law in many countries around the world.
