# Death

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## Definition

Death, in a legal context, marks the end of a person's life, as well as the termination of an individual's legal rights and duties. It initiates the probate process, where a deceased's estate is settled, debts are paid, and assets are distributed to heirs or beneficiaries according to a will or intestate laws.

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