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Support Trust

A trust that instructs the trustee to spend only as much income and principal (the assets held in the trust) as needed for the beneficiary's support.

Suppress

To forbid the use of evidence at a trial because it is improper or was improperly obtained. See also exclusionary rule.

Surety Bond

A bond purchased at the expense of the estate to insure the executor's proper performance. Often called a fidelity bond.

Survivorship

Another name for joint tenancy.

Sustain

A court ruling upholding an objection or a motion.

Sworn complaint affidavit

A sworn, witnessed complaint filed with the Clerk of the Court.