Question

in turn, the lawyers linked to the queens democratic party reaped millions in fees from the state’s handling of the property and estates of people that died without leaving a last will and ______. source: salon oligarchy caption testament soliloquy

Explanation:

The phrase "last will and testament" is a legal and common collocation referring to a person's final instructions for their property after death. "Oligarchy" refers to a form of government, "caption" is a title or description, and "soliloquy" is a speech to oneself (often in drama). Only "testament" fits the context of wills and estates.

Answer:

C. testament