probate court
noun
: a court that has jurisdiction chiefly over the probate of wills and administration of deceased persons' estates
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As Rod Mitchell’s child, Nicole Mitchell’s name was on probate court papers as Carol Mitchell sorted out Rod Mitchell’s affairs.
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Ingrid Harbo, Twin Cities, 17 July 2025
Without it, families are more vulnerable to probate court delays, exorbitant legal fees, avoidable tax liabilities, and the state determining the distribution of our assets against our wishes.
—Jehan Crump‑gibson, Essence, 10 July 2025
Tatiana, 56, who stood to inherit half of his empire — valued at more than $100 million — ended up receiving substantial marital and business assets after his death, but there are still unresolved disputes in probate court over his estate, court records show.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
After Jerry’s death, the house was sold due to probate court, something Jenaca and her family had no control over.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 3 June 2025
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Ingrid Harbo, Twin Cities, 17 July 2025
Without it, families are more vulnerable to probate court delays, exorbitant legal fees, avoidable tax liabilities, and the state determining the distribution of our assets against our wishes.
—Jehan Crump‑gibson, Essence, 10 July 2025
Tatiana, 56, who stood to inherit half of his empire — valued at more than $100 million — ended up receiving substantial marital and business assets after his death, but there are still unresolved disputes in probate court over his estate, court records show.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
After Jerry’s death, the house was sold due to probate court, something Jenaca and her family had no control over.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for probate court
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“Probate court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/probate%20court. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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