____ is the process in which a decedent's personal representative settles the affairs of the decedent's estate (collects assets, pays debts and taxes, and distributes the remaining assets to heirs). This process is usually overseen by a probate court.

A. Estate administration
B. Estate planning
C. Probate
D. Estate execution


Answer: A

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