It Is Expensive to Proceed Against a Defendant in a Court

question 28

True/False

It is expensive to proceed against a defendant in a court case; a person who is the victim of a breach of contract will frequently seek to have the dispute resolved using alternative means.

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Definitions:

Decedent's Will

A legal document specifying how an individual’s assets and responsibilities should be managed and distributed after their death.

Estate Administration

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. The process is usually overseen by a probate court.

Probate Court

A specialized court that deals with matters pertaining to wills, estates, conservatorships, and guardianships.

Decedent's Estate

All the assets and liabilities left behind by a person who has passed away.