Probate
Pronunciation: /ˈproʊˌbeɪt/
Probate (noun)
- official process to prove a will is valid and distribute a person's assets after death.
- legal document confirming a will is valid and executors can manage the deceased's estate.
Examples
- The probate can take several months to complete.
- Probate is necessary to distribute the estate.
Common collocations: probate process, probate court, probate document, probate application, probate a will
Probate (verb)
- to officially prove that a will is genuine and can be executed.
Examples
- The lawyer will probate the will next week.
- They need to probate the document to proceed.