probate court
noun
: a court that has jurisdiction chiefly over the probate of wills and administration of deceased persons' estates
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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.
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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
But defaulting to state laws involves rulings from probate courts, which handle legal decisions when someone dies.
—Tammy Lagorce, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Dying without a will can lead to a lengthy and expensive probate court process, during which funds are unavailable for funeral costs, medical bills and other essential expenses.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 19 May 2025
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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
But defaulting to state laws involves rulings from probate courts, which handle legal decisions when someone dies.
—Tammy Lagorce, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Dying without a will can lead to a lengthy and expensive probate court process, during which funds are unavailable for funeral costs, medical bills and other essential expenses.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 19 May 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 3 Jul. 2025.
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