probate

1 of 2

noun

pro·bate ˈprō-ˌbāt How to pronounce probate (audio)

British also -bit

: the action or process of proving before a competent judicial authority that a document offered for official recognition and registration as the last will and testament of a deceased person is genuine

broadly : the process of administering an estate

: the judicial determination of the validity of a will

: the officially authenticated copy of a probated will

: a court with jurisdiction over determination of the validity of wills and administration of estates and sometimes matters involving minors or adults judged incompetent : probate court

filed a petition in probate

: legal matters that fall under the jurisdiction of a probate court

a law practice limited to probate

probate

2 of 2

verb

pro·bate ˈprō-ˌbāt How to pronounce probate (audio)

probated; probating

transitive verb

: to establish (a will) by probate as genuine and valid

: to put (a convicted offender) on probation

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Ever since people have written wills, those wills have had to be proven genuine by a judge. Without a probate process, greedy acquaintances or relatives could write up a fake will stating that all the person's wealth belonged to them. To establish a will as genuine, it must generally be witnessed and stamped by someone officially licensed to do so (though wills have sometimes been approved even when they were just written on a piece of scrap paper, with no witnesses). Today we use probate more broadly to mean everything that's handled in probate court, a special court that oversees the handling of estates (the money and property left when someone dies), making sure that everyone eventually receives what is properly theirs.

Example Sentences

Noun Her will was offered for probate by the relatives. The case will now go to probate. Verb The court will probate the will.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Your death could leave decisions about who inherits your property and takes care of your minor children in the hands of the court and stick your heirs with unnecessary probate costs and taxes.

Erik Carter, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 Among the allegations against Peterson, who was the first Black probate judge in Douglas County when she was elected in 2020, are the misuse of social media and allowing staff to back-date official documents.

Alexis Stevens, ajc, 21 July 2022 The signatures would have to be presented to both the Madison County and Limestone County probate judges for review since the city limits lie in both counties.

Scott Turner | Sturner@al.com, al, 9 July 2022 That would avoid the need for probate (even without a revocable trust).

Martin Shenkman, Forbes, 24 June 2022 When an individual owner dies, their share goes to their heirs, typically through probate.

Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 5 May 2022 Allen is a former Pike County probate judge who was elected to the State Legislature in 2018.

al, 19 June 2022 Now, all assets on your death pass under your will (meaning probate) and nothing transfers automatically to your spouse.

Martin Shenkman, Forbes, 7 June 2022 The Courier Journal reported in February that Bottorff, whose practice is focused on estate planning and probate, had never filed a divorce case or practiced family law, according to court records.

Andrew Wolfson, The Courier-Journal, 19 May 2022

Verb

German, 69, had written several articles in the Las Vegas Journal-Review about Telles and complaints about mismanagement in his office, which oversees probate estates for deceased county residents.

Peter Weber, The Week, 8 Sep. 2022 During his opening remarks, Proto ripped into Democrats — saying Republicans are prepared to fight this year in every race from governor to probate judge.

Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 6 May 2022 When a spouse passes away and the spouses owned their home with right of survivorship, should the surviving spouse go to probate to sell the house?

Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 5 May 2022 Zimring, a lawyer, and her husband, an electrical contractor, were open to homes that needed remodeling, homes sold in trust or probate sales.

Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2022 And if an eligible heir contests the will, probate can take years, Gregory Matalon, an estate attorney based in New York, told me.

Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 29 Sep. 2021 Lindell is expected to return to Alabama to examine the equipment and talk to probate judges, Merrill said.

Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 21 Sep. 2021 Her lawyers asked the judge to move the case to probate and appoint an independent person to oversee handing out Reinhart’s assets.

Anna Wilder And Elisabell Velazquez, orlandosentinel.com, 4 Sep. 2021 His will was admitted to probate and soon thereafter the executor transferred the $150,000 savings account to Charlie.

Dallas News, 13 June 2021 See More

Legal Definition

probate 1 of 2

noun

pro·bate ˈprō-ˌbāt How to pronounce probate (audio)

: the process of proving in a court of competent jurisdiction (as a probate court) that an instrument is the valid last will and testament of a deceased person

broadly : the process of administering an estate

: the judicial determination that a will is valid

: the officially authenticated copy of a probated will

: probate court

: matters that fall under the jurisdiction of a probate court

probate

2 of 2

transitive verb

probated; probating

: to establish (a will) as valid through probate

: to put (a convicted offender) on probation

: to replace (a sentence) with probation

单词	probations
释义	probate 1 of 2 noun pro·bate ˈprō-ˌbāt British also -bit 1 a : the action or process of proving before a competent judicial authority that a document offered for official recognition and registration as the last will and testament of a deceased person is genuine broadly : the process of administering an estate b : the judicial determination of the validity of a will 2 : the officially authenticated copy of a probated will 3 a : a court with jurisdiction over determination of the validity of wills and administration of estates and sometimes matters involving minors or adults judged incompetent : probate court filed a petition in probate b : legal matters that fall under the jurisdiction of a probate court a law practice limited to probate probate 2 of 2 verb pro·bate ˈprō-ˌbāt probated; probating transitive verb 1 : to establish (a will) by probate as genuine and valid 2 : to put (a convicted offender) on probation Did you know? Ever since people have written wills, those wills have had to be proven genuine by a judge. Without a probate process, greedy acquaintances or relatives could write up a fake will stating that all the person's wealth belonged to them. To establish a will as genuine, it must generally be witnessed and stamped by someone officially licensed to do so (though wills have sometimes been approved even when they were just written on a piece of scrap paper, with no witnesses). Today we use probate more broadly to mean everything that's handled in probate court, a special court that oversees the handling of estates (the money and property left when someone dies), making sure that everyone eventually receives what is properly theirs. Example Sentences Noun Her will was offered for probate by the relatives. The case will now go to probate. Verb The court will probate the will. Recent Examples on the Web Noun Your death could leave decisions about who inherits your property and takes care of your minor children in the hands of the court and stick your heirs with unnecessary probate costs and taxes. Erik Carter, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 Among the allegations against Peterson, who was the first Black probate judge in Douglas County when she was elected in 2020, are the misuse of social media and allowing staff to back-date official documents. Alexis Stevens, ajc, 21 July 2022 The signatures would have to be presented to both the Madison County and Limestone County probate judges for review since the city limits lie in both counties. Scott Turner \| Sturner@al.com, al, 9 July 2022 That would avoid the need for probate (even without a revocable trust). Martin Shenkman, Forbes, 24 June 2022 When an individual owner dies, their share goes to their heirs, typically through probate. Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 5 May 2022 Allen is a former Pike County probate judge who was elected to the State Legislature in 2018. al, 19 June 2022 Now, all assets on your death pass under your will (meaning probate) and nothing transfers automatically to your spouse. Martin Shenkman, Forbes, 7 June 2022 The Courier Journal reported in February that Bottorff, whose practice is focused on estate planning and probate, had never filed a divorce case or practiced family law, according to court records. Andrew Wolfson, The Courier-Journal, 19 May 2022 Verb German, 69, had written several articles in the Las Vegas Journal-Review about Telles and complaints about mismanagement in his office, which oversees probate estates for deceased county residents. Peter Weber, The Week, 8 Sep. 2022 During his opening remarks, Proto ripped into Democrats — saying Republicans are prepared to fight this year in every race from governor to probate judge. Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 6 May 2022 When a spouse passes away and the spouses owned their home with right of survivorship, should the surviving spouse go to probate to sell the house? Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 5 May 2022 Zimring, a lawyer, and her husband, an electrical contractor, were open to homes that needed remodeling, homes sold in trust or probate sales. Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2022 And if an eligible heir contests the will, probate can take years, Gregory Matalon, an estate attorney based in New York, told me. Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 29 Sep. 2021 Lindell is expected to return to Alabama to examine the equipment and talk to probate judges, Merrill said. Leada Gore \| Lgore@al.com, al, 21 Sep. 2021 Her lawyers asked the judge to move the case to probate and appoint an independent person to oversee handing out Reinhart’s assets. Anna Wilder And Elisabell Velazquez, orlandosentinel.com, 4 Sep. 2021 His will was admitted to probate and soon thereafter the executor transferred the $150,000 savings account to Charlie. Dallas News, 13 June 2021 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English probat, from Latin probatum, neuter of probatus, past participle of probare First Known Use Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1570, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing probate probate court probate court Legal Definition probate 1 of 2 noun pro·bate ˈprō-ˌbāt 1 a : the process of proving in a court of competent jurisdiction (as a probate court) that an instrument is the valid last will and testament of a deceased person broadly : the process of administering an estate b : the judicial determination that a will is valid 2 : the officially authenticated copy of a probated will 3 a : probate court b : matters that fall under the jurisdiction of a probate court probate 2 of 2 transitive verb probated; probating 1 : to establish (a will) as valid through probate 2 a : to put (a convicted offender) on probation b : to replace (a sentence) with probation History and Etymology for probate Noun Latin probatum, neuter of probatus, past participle of probare to test, approve, prove probations noun plural of probation as in investigations a systematic search for the truth or facts about something a candidate for the priesthood must be able to withstand an intense probation of his personal character Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance investigations inquiries examinations probings studies explorations probes inquisitions inspections disquisitions researches inquests audits interrogations examens questionnaires surveys trials hearings rehearings quests diagnoses checkups queries reinvestigations questions polls challenges questionaries checks cross-examinations quizzes feelers self-questionings self-scrutinies soul-searchings self-reflections self-explorations self-examinations goings-over
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probate

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