Associations to the word «Probate»

Wiktionary

PROBATE, noun. (legal) The legal process of verifying the legality of a will.
PROBATE, noun. (legal) A copy of a legally recognised and qualified will.
PROBATE, noun. Short for probate court.
PROBATE, noun. (obsolete) proof
PROBATE, verb. (transitive) To establish the legality of (a will).
PROBATE COURT, noun. (legal) A court (tribunal) whose function is to administer estates (property of a decedent) and prove wills
PROBATE COURTS, noun. Plural of probate court

Dictionary definition

PROBATE, noun. A judicial certificate saying that a will is genuine and conferring on the executors the power to administer the estate.
PROBATE, noun. The act of proving that an instrument purporting to be a will was signed and executed in accord with legal requirements.
PROBATE, verb. Put a convicted person on probation by suspending his sentence.
PROBATE, verb. Establish the legal validity of (wills and other documents).

Wise words

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