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

Brendan Doyle was sentenced to 28 years of life in prison in his mother’s death in August 2024 and continues to fight for rights to his mother’s trust in probate court, according to prosecutors. —Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2025

David Huddleston and one of his brothers were named executors to handle the estate in probate court, sparking a battle among the six siblings, according to attorneys. —Kelly Puente, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025

The toddler’s father, Herbert Hudson, filed a petition in probate court to deny Blackman any of the proceeds, but that petition has been on hold for years waiting for the criminal case to be resolved. —Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025

Additionally, creating a detailed legacy plan ensures that the transfer of assets can occur smoothly, outside the public eye of probate court, saving time, money, and emotional energy. —David Kudla, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025

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