Pronunciation: /ˈproʊ.beɪt/
noun the official proving of a will
A1 Probate is the legal process of proving a will.
A2 When someone dies, their estate may go through probate.
B1 The probate court oversees the distribution of assets according to the will.
B2 The probate process can be lengthy and costly for beneficiaries.
C1 Estate planning can help avoid the probate process altogether.
C2 Hiring a probate attorney can help navigate the complexities of estate administration.
verb to establish the validity of a will
A1 My grandmother's will needs to be probated.
A2 After my uncle passed away, his estate had to go through probate.
B1 The lawyer explained the probate process to the family members.
B2 It can be a lengthy and complicated process to probate a large estate.
C1 The probate court will determine the validity of the will and oversee the distribution of assets.
C2 She hired a probate attorney to help navigate the legal complexities of the estate.
formal The court will oversee the probate process to ensure the deceased's assets are distributed according to their will.
informal My family is currently dealing with probate after my grandmother passed away.
slang Dealing with probate is such a headache, it feels like it's never-ending.
figurative The probate process can feel like untangling a complicated web of legalities and paperwork.
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