probate court

noun

: a court that has jurisdiction chiefly over the probate of wills and administration of deceased persons' estates

Examples of probate court in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While every local election will look a little different, most Georgians can expect to weigh in on elections for their sheriffs, district attorneys, probate court judges, superior court clerks, representation for your school district, city council members and some mayors. —Irene Wright, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026

Leonard Cohen‘s manager has been exonerated of claims of financial wrongdoing following a 10-day trial in probate court. —Gene Maddaus, Variety, 3 Apr. 2026

In certain cases, heirs will no longer need a probate court order if the total value of the property is $7,500 or less. —Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026

Hogan's actions came to light during an audit of the estate accounts by the Kendall County probate court, according to the Kendall County Sheriff's Office. —Ricardo Delgado, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1726, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for probate court

• abort
• airport
• alport
• athwart
• carport
• comport
• consort
• deport
• distort
• escort
• exhort
• extort

Kids Definition

probate court

noun

: a court that probates wills and administers estates of deceased persons

Legal Definition

probate court

noun

: a court that has jurisdiction over the probate of wills and administration of estates and sometimes over the affairs of minors and persons adjudged incompetent compare orphans' court