Probate ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Probate ( noun )

1. The legal process of proving that a will is valid.
2. The process of administering the estate of a deceased person.
3. A document that is proved to be a valid will.

Origin:

From latin probat-, the past participle stem of probare "to prove".

Examples:

1. Probate can be a long and complicated process, especially if there are disputes over the will.
2. The probate court will appoint an executor to handle the deceased person's estate.
3. The lawyer advised us to file for probate as soon as possible.
4. Probate records are public documents and can be accessed by anyone.
5. The original will was not found until probate had already begun.

(As a verb)

Probate ( verb )

1. The legal process of proving that a will is valid.
2. The process of administering the estate of a deceased person.
3. A document that is proved to be a valid will.

Origin:

From latin probat-, the past participle stem of probare "to prove".

Examples:

1. Probate can be a long and complicated process, especially if there are disputes over the will.
2. The probate court will appoint an executor to handle the deceased person's estate.
3. The lawyer advised us to file for probate as soon as possible.
4. Probate records are public documents and can be accessed by anyone.
5. The original will was not found until probate had already begun.