The process of proving and validating a will and settling matters pertaining to the administration of a decedent's estate, guardianship of a decedent's children, and similar matters is called

A. estate planning.
B. probate.
C. intestacy.
D. estate execution.


Answer: B

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Cooper lost his job. He has been ordered by the court to pay for his son's school activities, in addition to the child support. Without a job, there is no way Cooper can pay child support plus the money for those activities. What should Cooper do?

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A conflict of interest occurs when an attorney or a paralegal __________________.?

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What will be an ideal response?

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