Probate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɹəʊbeɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Probate is a noun meaning (law) The legal process of verifying the legality of a will.
Meaning
(law) The legal process of verifying the legality of a will.
More Meanings
- (law) A copy of a legally recognised and qualified will.
- Clipping of probate court.
- (transitive) To establish the legality of (a will).
- (obsolete) Proof.
Example Sentences
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The probate file reveals that Stephen Tetuan, attorney for the estate and author of McBride's will, wrote to Lemieux on Auust 29, 1984, encouraging him "to serve as trustee and to retain local counsel to represent your interests as trustee."
Word Forms
- probates
- probating
- probated
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inheritance, accreditation, certification, authentication, approval, succession.
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