Pronunciation:
[proh-bayt]
(noun)
Common Abbreviations: prob.
(probated), pr. (probated) Alternate Forms: probated, probating,
probates (verb)
Related Resources:
Wills,
Estates and Probate
Definition:
1) The process
of legally establishing the validity of a will before the court authorizes
distribution of an estate 2) The legal process used to appoint someone to
administer the estate of someone who died without leaving a will
Related Terms
administration
administrator
codicil
dower
dowry
estate
executor
executrix
intestate
testator
testatrix
will
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