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Wrongful Death and Probate

Wrongful Death: Death caused by another person's negligence or intentional harm.

A wrongful death, as the term implies, is a death that results from the “wrongful” action of another, such as negligence, carelessness, recklessness, or intentional conduct. Both individuals and entities, such as businesses and governments, can commit a wrongful action that leads to death. For example: