/tə ˈsɛtəl ən ɪˈsteɪt/ – Phrase
Definition: giải quyết việc phân chia tài sản của người quá cố hay người bị phá sản cho những người thụ hưởng hợp pháp.
A more thorough explanation: “To settle an estate” refers to the legal process of distributing a deceased person’s assets and liabilities according to their will or the laws of intestacy. This process involves identifying and valuing the assets, paying off any debts and taxes owed by the deceased, and distributing the remaining assets to the beneficiaries or heirs.
Example: The lawyer was hired to settle the estate of the deceased, ensuring that all assets were distributed according to the will.