probate court
noun
: a court that has jurisdiction chiefly over the probate of wills and administration of deceased persons' estates
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Nick Reiner, son of Rob and Michele Reiner, has petitioned a Los Angeles probate court for release of trust funds in order to pay for his legal defense in the murders of his parents.
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 10 June 2026
In order for Nancy and John to be buried in the same casket, the family had to wait for special permission from a probate court.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
In that case, the probate court appoints an administrator, often a close relative, such as a spouse or child.
—James Malm, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
And so that's why some of these decisions are made in probate courts, which handle estates and other things.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 26 May 2026
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 10 June 2026
In order for Nancy and John to be buried in the same casket, the family had to wait for special permission from a probate court.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
In that case, the probate court appoints an administrator, often a close relative, such as a spouse or child.
—James Malm, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
And so that's why some of these decisions are made in probate courts, which handle estates and other things.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 26 May 2026
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 13 Jun. 2026.
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