probate court

noun

: a court that has jurisdiction chiefly over the probate of wills and administration of deceased persons' estates

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Not doing so can trigger costly legal battles in probate court. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025 The current case, scheduled for trial next month, is the latest attempt by state prosecutors and officials to hold Knapp accountable for his behavior in the probate court. Luke Parker, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2025 Coinbase requires probate court documents and specific will designations before releasing funds from custody, while physical wallets offer little to no support, potentially leaving all that digital value stuck on a private key. Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2025 After the life estate owner passes away, the remainder interest owner receives full title to the property by operation of law without going to probate court. Bob Carlson, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for probate court

Word History

First Known Use

1726, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of probate court was in 1726

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“Probate court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/probate%20court. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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
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