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

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

Nearly 17 years after Michael Jackson died, the King of Pop’s will remains in flux — beyond Branca and McClain being confirmed to oversee the estate — and many of his affairs still are entangled a near-record length probate court battle. —Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026

Rael-Gálvez, however, found evidence that Father Martínez petitioned the Taos County probate court, in January, 1867, to not recognize her absolute freedom. —Geraldo Cadava, New Yorker, 26 Feb. 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