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Vocabulary Entry
probate
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The legal process of administering the estate of a deceased person.
Example Sentences
"After her father passed away, she had to go through probate to settle his estate."
"The probate court will review the will and ensure that debts are paid."
"He was named the executor of the estate during the probate process."
V
verb
To officially validate a will or administer the estate of a deceased person.
Example Sentences
"The lawyer will probate the will to start the legal proceedings."
"She decided to probate her mother’s will as soon as the necessary documents were gathered."
"Once they probate the estate, they can distribute the assets to the beneficiaries."