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

For the deceased who leave behind an inheritance in Mexico, including land, the process for Mexican beneficiaries is streamlined through probate court. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Nick Reiner was previously represented by the prominent defense lawyer Alan Jackson, who revealed in probate court filings that the older siblings initially agreed to hire him and pay for his services. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026

He will be evaluated again after 60 days, and prosecutors will petition the local probate court to continue his treatment. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

The testator can appoint or nominate the executor(s), subject to the probate court’s approval. — Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1726, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for probate court

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

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