Probate

usgb/ˈprəʊbeɪt/
noun

The process of officially proving a will after a person died.

The will went into probate for four months.
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Often appears as...

  • enter probate
  • grant of probate

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Legal Process

Probate involves legal steps that ensure a will's instructions are followed.

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The probate ensured that her grandmother's assets were distributed correctly.
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Court Involvement

Probate often occurs in a special court dedicated to wills and estates.

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They awaited the probate court's decision on the estate.
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Time-Consuming

The probate process can be lengthy, delaying access to assets.

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Her inheritance was tied up in probate for years.
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