Estate Administration
/ˈɛsteɪt ædmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process of managing and distributing a deceased person's estate according to their will or state law.
The executor was responsible for estate administration to ensure all debts were paid and assets distributed.
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Commentary
Estate administration often requires court supervision and involves inventorying assets, paying debts, and distributing the estate to beneficiaries.
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