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Answer: B - The probate process is used to determine the validity of a will after a person’s death.

Probate is used when a person dies leaving a valid will. This process determines the validity of the will in most jurisdictions. The process of probate may involve validating or legitimizing the will. A person said to have died intestate may or may not have left a will, where the passing of estate is determined by order of the heirs. Intestacy describes the state of a person dying without a will in place whose assets outweigh their debts outstanding. Validation is a process of certifying a legal document or the results of a legal process. Administration is a term associated with the carrying out of instructions contained in a will or trust.