probate
Americannoun
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Law. the official proving of a will as authentic or valid in a probate court.
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an officially certified copy of a will so proved.
adjective
verb (used with object)
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to establish the authenticity or validity of (a will).
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Law. to put (an offender) on probation.
noun
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the act or process of officially proving the authenticity and validity of a will
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the official certificate stating a will to be genuine and conferring on the executors power to administer the estate
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the probate copy of a will
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(in the US) all matters within the jurisdiction of a probate court
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(modifier) of, relating to, or concerned with probate
probate value
a probate court
verb
Other Word Forms
- unprobated adjective
Etymology
Origin of probate
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English probat, from Latin probātum “a thing approved,” noun use of neuter past participle of probāre “to examine, test”; prove
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
If beneficiaries agree, you can ask probate court to alter or terminate the trust.
From Barron's
You could be asked for probate documents, a letter from the executor and/or a death certificate to confirm this cash is from a legal source.
From MarketWatch
Your stepmother appears to have persuaded you not to exercise your legal right — in this case, contesting probate — and then refusing payment.
From MarketWatch
But putting any additional assets in a trust would also help avoid probate.
From MarketWatch
In Washington state, community property with right of survivorship avoids probate and has a step-up in basis.
From MarketWatch
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