Definitions for "probate"
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The review or testing of a will before a court of law to ensure that the will is authentic.
The right or jurisdiction of proving wills.
Of or belonging to a probate, or court of probate; as, a probate record.
To obtain the official approval of, as of an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament; as, the executor has probated the will.
Official processing of a will to prove its authenticity. Upon accepting the validity of a will, there is generally an administration of the estate to carry out the directions of the deceased, to discover and collect assets, to pay all proper claims and taxes and to make ultimate distribution to those entitled to it.
Probate is the legal process that the courts use to implement your will. Probate typically takes six months to three years to complete. It may also require the service of a lawyer. Even if you die without a will your estate must still pass through the probate system. In that case, the court will decide how to distribute your estate among your relatives. A living trust can help avoid probate. The reason for this is because if your assets are placed into a trust, you do not "own" the assets, the trust does. You can still control the trust assets as if they were your own, but when you die, you do not "own" anything in your trust and therefore, you avoid probate for the assets placed into the trust.
Strictly, the exhibiting and proving of a will by the executors. In common usage as a general term describe the process of obtaining a grant of representation.
the court-supervised process of validating a will and administering an estate in accordance with the terms of the will.
The legal process or document that validates a person's will after their death, and authorises an executor for their estate.
The process whereby the will of a deceased is tested for validity in a court. This can be a time consuming and expensive process which can be reduced or eliminated through proper estate planning.
Evidence that a document offered as the last will and testament of the deceased had been accepted by the court and that the Executor or Executrix has been granted permission to carry out the provisions of the will
A process whereby a court reviews a will to make sure that it is authentic, and allows others to make legal challenges to the will.
When someone dies, the executors of the dead person's estate apply to the court for authority to deal with the estate. This authority is called probate.
The court-supervised process of validating or establishing a distribution for assets of a deceased including the payment of outstanding obligations.
An action of the court to determine the validity and legality of a last will and testament.
The court-supervised process by which a will is determined to be the will-maker's final statement regarding how the will maker wants his/her property distributed. Probate also means the process by which assets are gathered, the Personal Representative is appointed, applied to pay debts, taxes, and the expenses of administration; and distribution to those designated as beneficiaries in the will.
Court process to determine that an instrument is the valid last will and testament of a deceased person; broadly, the process of administering an estate
The act of proving a will is genuine, usually done before the judge or clerk of the probate court by witnesses to the will.
Letters probate are issued by the Surrogate Court or the Court of Probate certifying that the will has been proved and that the executor has been duly appointed.
the process of verifying the validity of a will and administering the estate according to the terms of that will. The first step is to appoint an executor, if one has not been designated already. Estates go into probate if no will exists.
Legal process that validates a will, appoints an executor, and through which an individual's assets are transferred to beneficiaries according to the provisions of a will or by state law (if a person dies without a will).
Letters probate represent judicial certification of the validity of a Will and judicial confirmation of the authority of the personal representative who is to administer the Will. Essentially, probate fees are a tax on a person's estate and except for the provinces of Québec and Alberta; there is no limit to this tax.
Sometimes referred to as the process of administering a decedent's estate. Technically, it refers to the procedure by which a decedent's will is admitted to the court for purposes of estate administration.
A court-supervised process of validating a will or establishing distribution of assets of a decedent.
The process by which an executor (if there is a will), or a court-appointed administrator (if there is no will), manages and distributes a decedent's property to heirs or beneficiaries.
The formal proving of a will, which indicates acceptance by the court that the will is valid. Usually an administrative procedure in the Supreme Court• Death
To prove a will's validity to the court and to secure authority to carry out its provisions; also used in a broad sense to mean administration of a decedent's estate.
The process of providing a Will by filing the Will in the Supreme Court of the Yukon Territory, together with the necessary documentation to establish that it is the last Will of the deceased and meets all legal requirements.
the legal process of verifying your will through the courts. It is a lengthy, costly and burdensome process consisting of appointment of a representative, liquidation of assets, intervention from the Surrogate's Court and the issuing of Letters Testamentary.
The legal process to prove that the Will of a dead person (called the decedent) is valid and to choose a personal representative for the estate. People use the word Probate to talk about everything that has to do with administering the estate, like paying taxes and marshalling assets.
The court proceeding in which creditors are paid and an estate is divided after death.
Court process that distributes a person property and assets after death.
A legal procedure in which the Will of a deceased person is presented to a court, and an administrator is appointed to carry out the terms of the Will.
A legal proceeding started with a petition for probate by persons or creditors wishing to have the Orphans Court determine the distribution of assets of the estate and appoint a personal representative.
a legal term referring to the process through which the genuineness of a will is ascertained.
the judicial determination of the validity of a will and the distribution of estate assets under a valid will
proximate cause - In a civil tort action such as a medical malpractice suit, the plaintiff must show that an act or omission of the defendant was a proximate cause of the plaintiff's injury or loss. Similarly, in a criminal action, the state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant's action was the direct cause of the crime.
The process of transferring the property of a deceased person to his/her heirs/beneficiaries. The probate court has jurisdiction over the executor and the assets of the deceased person. The purposes of probate include protection of: (1) The heirs from fraud and embezzlement; (2) The federal, state, and local governments so that all taxes are paid by the estate; and (3) The creditors of the deceased person so that they are paid. Probate starts with the will being admitted to probate and the executor being granted "letters testamentary." Probate ends after all taxes are paid, creditors are paid, and assets are accounted for and distributed as provided in the will. The Probate process can last from a few months to several years or more, depending on the complications in the estate.
The court supervised process of distributing property left in a will or in accordance with the law if no valid will exists. Since there is court oversight for the entire process, the Testator/Testatrix and his or her heirs can count on a full and fair administration and distribution of the estate.Probate is necessary whenever a deceased person leaves titled assets in the decedent's alone.
Proceedings in which court has jurisdiction over the personal representative and the assets of the deceased; protects heirs from fraud and embezzlement; protects federal and state governments so all taxes are paid by the estate; protects creditors of the deceased.
The court process to obtain a certificate which authorises the executor, under a deceased person's valid will, to handle the deceased person's assets and affairs following the person's death.
The process by which a will is proven to be the validly executed last will of the decedent. Can also refer to the entire court-supervised administration of a decedent's estate.
The legal process of establishing the validity of a will and settling an estate.
The court-supervised process of liquidation that occurs when a person dies; it consists of collecting money owed the decedent; paying his/her debts; and distributing the remaining assets to the appropriate individuals and organizations.
the act of proving that an instrument purporting to be a will was signed and executed in accord with legal requirements
establish the legal validity of (wills and other documents)
a copy of a Will, certified by the Court
a Court Order authorising the executor(s) appointed by the deceased person under his Will to administer his estate according to the directions contained in his Will
a court process that validates a person's will and oversees the distribution of assets subject to the terms of the will
a legal process through which the assets of a deceased person are properly distributed to the heirs or beneficiaries under a will
a process that is overseen by the state through
Process of collecting the assets of a decedent; paying the decedent’s debts, determining the decedent’s heirs, and distributing the property to the heirs.
Probate is the formal, court supervised process of turning a deceased party's assets over to his or her heirs.
A court procedure for settling the personal affairs of a decedent by formally proving the validity of a will and establishing the legal transfer of property to beneficiaries, or appointing an administrator and supervising the legal transfer to property to heirs if there is no valid will.
process whereby a will is submitted to a Probate Court for appointment of an executor/administrator to carry out the terms of the will
the process of settling an estate through the court. After a person has died the Court must determine the assets (what that person owned) and who should receive those assets.
To "prove" a Will by submission to the Register of Wills who determines its validity and issues a decree appointing a personal representative (executor) to administer I the estate of the decedent.
A Court proceeding in which the validity of a Will is established and, in general, the distribution/administration of the property which passes under the Will.
The court procedure whereby a will is proved to be either valid or invalid.
A court proceeding in which: (1) the authenticity of a will is established, (2) an executor, personal representative, or administrator is appointed, (3) the decedentâ€(tm)s debts and taxes are paid, (4) heirs or intended beneficiaries are identified, and (5) the property in the probate estate is distributed according to the will or if there is not a will, the property is distributed in accordance with the laws of intestate succession.
This means "to prove" a Will. A Will is proved when it is submitted to the Register of Wills who determines the Will to be valid and issues a decree appointing a personal representative (executor) to administer the estate of the decedent.
When the High Court confirms the appointment of an executor to administer the will of a deceased person, the Court's authority for that person to act is given in a grant of probate. (See also executor.)
A process whereby a court reviews your will to make sure that it is authentic and where an executor or administrator distributes and manages a decedent's property.
Any action over which probate court has jurisdiction.
The process of providing the validity of a will in court and executing its provisions under the guidance of the court. When a person dies, the will must be filed before the proper officers of the court, giving the court jurisdiction in the matter to enforce the document commonly referred to as "filing the will for probate." When the will has been filed, it is said to be "admitted to probate." The process of probating a will involves recognition by the court of the personal representative named in the will (or appointment of an administrator if none has been named), the filing of proper reports and papers as required by law, determination of the validity of the will if it is contested, and distribution and final settlement of the estate under the supervision of the court.
The process of determining if the deceased person left a valid will and admitting that will to probate. When a will is "admitted to probate" it means that the probate register or the probate judge has signed a paper that says the will is admitted to probate. The paper that the probate register signs is called a "register's statement" and the paper that the judge signs is called an "order."
the legal process of transferring items of a deceased person's estate to heirs
A court process that ensures all your final debts are paid and that your will is followed. Probate can be a lengthy and costly process, but not always. There are several techniques available to transfer property without going through probate, including the use of living trusts.
A court declaration that certifies the validity of the will. It also confirms the executor(s) named within. For a list of probate tax rates by province, please click here.
The judicial process by which a testamentary document is established to be a valid will; the proving of a will to the satisfaction of the court. Also, loosely, to administer a decedent’s estate.
A state level process that determines, among other things, the validity of a Will (if any), the value of assets in the name of the decedent at the time of death, and the validity of debts or claims against an estate. In probate the Register of Wills or Probate office will oversee accountings, income and disbursements from the estate.
Probate is a legal process that validates a document's authenticity.
Probate is the public process that an estate must go through when a person dies. The estate goes before a magistrate who directs assets to heirs according to the instructions available at the time. The probate process is public, could involve legal costs, and involves a period of time to settle.
The legal procedure to establish Executors who will administer your Estate.
Legal process of determining a will's validity before authorizing distribution of the estate, appointing someone to administer an intestate estate, and overseeing the settlements of estates.
The legal recognition of the validity of a will.
Probate is the legal proceeding where the court decides how an estate will be divided. The court will look to your Last Will and Testament in deciding how to distribute your property and will follow the will unless it is contested by your heirs. Generally, if an estate includes real property or minor children, a formal probate action must be brought in the correct court. However, in many states, if the estate is of minimal value or consists solely of personal property, probate is not required, as other legal remedies are available.
The legal and administrative fees required to settle an estate upon the death of the estate owner.
A legal process whereby (1) a judge determines whether or not the decedent's will is valid; (2) a personal representative is appointed to (a) collect the decedent's assets in his or her probate estate, (b) pay the decedent's legal debts, and (c) distribute the remaining assets in the decedent's probate estate to the individuals or entities entitled to the assets in accordance with the will or laws of intestacy; and (3) the court approves the transfer of the decedent's assets to the individuals and entities designated in the will or the laws of intestacy. The probate court will also determine the rights, if any, of a spouse and children to the decedent's property.
Probate is a legal process that takes place after someone dies. It includes: proving in court the validity of a deceased person's will identifying and creating an inventory of the deceased person's property having the property appraised paying debts and taxes, and distributing the remaining property in accordance to the terms of the will. (Source www.nolo.com)
The process of marshalling assets of a deceased person, having the will recognized by the court (called by different names in different states) and having the person designated in the will (personal representative or executor) officially empowered to act (often by issuance of documents called letters testamentary). Ancillary probate is probate in a state other than the state in which you reside. Ancillary probate and the attendant fees and time delays can be avoided, in many instances, through planning.
The process by which assets controlled by a will are transferred to heirs or beneficiaries.
The proving of the validity of a Will in court.
The action of proving before a competent judicial authority that a document offered for official recognition and registration as the last will and testament of a deceased person is genuine.
A court process to transfer a decedent's property to his or her heirs or other beneficiaries.
The court process of reviewing the authenticity of a will and the process by which an executor or court-appointed administrator pays all the obligations of the deceased's estate and distributes the property to the rightful heirs.
A certificate granted by the high court stating that a deceased person's will has been proved and registered in the court and that the executor may administer the estate of the deceased in accordance with the terms of the will.
The area of law governing the administration of estates
The court-supervised process of validating a will, paying debts of the deceased, and distributing the proceeds to named beneficiaries (heirs).
A legal proceeding whereby a Court appoints a legal representative to administer the Estate of a person who cannot act for him or herself; technically, this includes decedent estates, minor estates and disabled adult estates. In the case of a decedent's estate where a Will has been filed, the Court will review and determine whether the Will is authentic and properly executed.
The legal process wherein the estate of a decedent is administered. The probate process includes collecting a decedent's assets, paying taxes and debts, and distributing property to beneficiaries.
the official confirmation of a Will by the courts, confirming the executor or executrix's legal authority.
The process by which the assets of a person who has died are documented, administered and distributed under the supervision of a local court and in accordance with the terms of a valid will.
The official documentation, Grant of Probate, authorising the Executor(s) to proceed with the winding up of the estate
the determination of the court as to the validity of a will; the Probate Division of the Manitoba Court of Queen's Bench handles all matters involving the administration of estates and handles requests for both the granting of probate of a will and the letters of administration of an estate without a will;
The judicial determination of the validating of a will; the official copy of a will, with the certificate of its having been proved. Often referred to in conjunction with estate taxes.
A court procedure by which a Will is proved to be valid or invalid (the costs of probate). Validation, authentication, substantiation, adjudication, verification, establishment, confirmation.
is a certificate granted by the court that certifies that a will is valid, thereby giving authority to the executor to administer the terms of the will.
A legal proceeding as a result of which an estate is divided after death. The rules of probate vary widely from state to state.
This is a judicial proceeding necessary to transfer a decedent's assets to his legal heirs. It is a process of administering a deceased person's estate. A will generally has to be probated. In the absence of a will the probate court appoints an Administrator to handle a decedent's estate. All questions concerning the disposition and the rights of heirs and creditors are determined through probate. Probate can be lengthy, costly, and is open to the public. Assets are generally frozen or restricted during probate.
The official proving of a will
The court process of settling an estate (the "probate estate") of a deceased person and transferring property to the heirs or beneficiaries of the estate.
Having to do with wills and the administration of estates.
The grant to the executors by the government to administer the estate of a deceased Testator in terms of a proved will.
A legal process by which a court determines who will inherit a decedent's property and what the estate's assets are. Probate court is a part of the office of Clerk of Courts in Wisconsin. Final judgments are the court ordered disposition of property during probate proceedings.
The legal process which transfers legal title from the decedent to the appropriate recipient of the property.
No fee will be charged by the Department for an assignment of a liquor license pursuant to the provisions of a will or pursuant to a judicial decree in a divorce proceeding which assigns ownership of a spirituous liquor license to one of the parties. See ASSIGNMENT. ARS 4-209(I), 4-202(B), 4-204(A)
A court proceeding utilized to administer the estate of a deceased person. A will which is deemed to be valid is admitted to probate. An executor or administrator is appointed in a probate proceeding.
Act or process of proving a will
the process of establishing that a will is valid
The legal process in which a court oversees the distribution of property left in a will.
The legal process of validating a will, paying debts, and distributing assets after death.
The legal procedure to establish that a Will and Codicil are genuine and valid, and is evidence that executors have the authority to carry out the terms of the will
A period during which the court has jurisdiction over the administration of the estate of a deceased person including the sale of real property. The buyer usually pays the transfer tax. When administered under The Independant Administration of Estates Act (IAEA) the estate representative may, without prior court approval, enter into "an exclusive authorization and right to sell" listing contract with a broker for a period not to exceed 90 days to market and sell the real property without court confirmation. Regardless of the method used to probate the estate, real property is always sold "as is".
the process of determining if the deceased person left a valid will and admitting that will to probate. When a person dies, either with or without a will, that person’s estate will pass through probate proceedings. In California, there are different probate proceedings, depending on the value of the deceased’s estate and marital status prior to death.
The legal process after a person's death that oversees the management of the estate. This process is completed in court. It allows for time and procedures to identify heirs, pay creditors and taxes and the distribution of property. In California, estates must pass through probate if the accumulated property is worth more than $100,000--unless probate-avoidance measures have been taken. Probate-avoidance measures include living trusts, pay-on-death accounts and joint-tenancy ownership of property.
The process of settling your estate after you die, including paying creditors and heirs, and validating a will (if there is one).
The Court process by which a will is proven and/or assets in the name of a decedent are legally transferred to the decedent's rightful heirs or beneficiaries. The court does not supervise the administration of the estate in Utah, unless some interested party petitions the Court for a supervised administration. The personal representative transfers assets to the beneficiaries after claims are settled and creditors have been paid. .
The process of establishing the validity of a will before a duly authorized court or person. Once validity is confirmed, the probate court then administers the sale of property as directed by the will or as authorized by the court to settle any financial obligations.
Authority granted to a person to administer the estate of a deceased person.
A judicial procedure to test the authenticity and validity of an estate, will, guardianship or trust agreement.
originally, the proving of a will; now, describes the settling of an estate.
The judicial process in which the will of a deceased person is proven to be genuine or not.
A judicial process whereby the will of a deceased person is presented to a court and an Executor or Administrator is appointed to carry out the will’s instructions.
The process that transfers legal title of property from the estate of the person who has died.
A procedure, required under law in most cases, to establish formally whether you left a legally valid Will and who your executors will be.
A document issued by the court certifying that a will has been proved as valid, and authorising the executor named in the will to administer the estate. An executor may not begin to administer an estate until probate has been granted.
The sale of real estate during the probate period following the owner’s death.
An official determination as to the validity of the Will.
The court proceeding and process which provides a statutory mechanism to establish the authenticity of a will, inventory and value property of a decedent, pay debts and expenses of the decedent, and distribute property to the persons entitled to receive it.
a process to prove the originality and validity of a will.
the process of proving a will
the process by which the Orphan's Court enforces the terms of your will.
The court-supervised process by which a will is determined to be the will-maker's final statement regarding how the will-maker wants his or her property distributed. It also confirms the appointment of the personal representative of the estate. Probate also means the process by which assets are gathered; applied to pay debts, taxes, and expenses of administration; and distributed to those designated as beneficiaries in the will.
the court procedure by which a will is provided to be valid or invalid; expanded to include procedures pertaining to the administration of estates, guardianships, conservatorships, etc.
or "Grant of Probate" is the term used when your Executor obtains an official document or certificate from the Probate Office which allows him or her to deal with your bank accounts, shares, and real estate, etc.
presentation of a person's will to a court, and appointment of an executor or administrator to carry out the court's instructions. In other words, the process of settling a person's estate after death.
Essentially, this is the document issued as official evidence of the authority of the Executor to administer the property of the deceased and carry out the provisions of the Will.
legal process used to determine the validity of a will before the court authorizes distribution of an estate; legal process used to appoint an someone to administer the estate of someone who died without leaving a will.
the legal process of transferring ownership of property from the deceased to those who inherit
The proving of a will; the acceptance by the Probate Division of the Supreme Court of that the deceased's will is valid (q.v.) and the last will in existence. A grant of probate is a court order registering a will and confirming the right of the executor (q.v.) to deal with the estate.
A document issued by a court certifying the validity of a will and authorising the executor to administer the provisions of the will.
The court process for determining the validity of a deceased person's will and distributing the property as specified by the will.
Court process to prove a valid will.
Court proceeding by which a will is proved valid or invalid. Term used to mean all proceedings pertaining to the administration of estates such as the process by which assets are gathered; applied to pay debts, taxes, and expenses of administration; and distributed to those designated as beneficiaries in the will. Conducted in states courts.
The legal term for the process of administering a deceased person's estate or property through the state courts. General probate procedure is found in Title 58 of the Oklahoma statutes.
The formal judicial proceeding to prove or confirm the validity of a will, to collect the assets of the decedent's estate, to pay the debts and taxes and to determine the persons to whom the remainder of the estate is to pass. ( See decedent , will )
The court proceeding in which the authenticity of your will is established and your executor or administrator is appointed.
court process of proving the validity of a WILL.
the legal process by which the property of a deceased intestate individual is dispersed.
Process of proving a will is valid and should be carried out. Also refers more generally to law governing estates.
A legal procedure in which the validity and probity of a document, such as a will, is proven.
The court-supervised process in which a decedent's estate is settled and distributed.
Literally means "to prove." In a legal sense it means the proving of a will and, in general, the procedure used to file a will, make sure creditors and taxes are paid, and put the legatees in possession of their share of the estate.
Proving the validity of and administering a Will.
The court process for administering a decedent's estate, including determination of the validity of a deceased person's will and gaining control of assets, paying debts and expenses and distributing the remaining assets to heirs and beneficiaries.
The process whereby the court reviews your estate to make sure that the will is authentic, that all actions against the will are heard, and creditors are paid before the assets are paid out to the beneficiaries in the will.
a grant of probate is a recognition issued by the court (usually through a Probate Court) in respect of the will of a deceased person. It acts as formal authority to the executors of a will for them to deal with the estate of the deceased person and to start to gather in the estate and then distribute it to the beneficiaries in accordance with the intentions of the deceased. In the case of someone who has died without making a will, those dealing with their estate will receive a grant of letters of administration and they will gather in the estate and then dispose of it according to the normal rules of intestacy.
Court supervision of the collection and distribution of a deceased person's estate. This takes place in Superior Court within the county where the property is located. Back to the Top
The review or testing of a will before a court of law to ensure that it is authentic.Includes such things as identifying and valuing assets, paying claims and taxes, and distributing the remaining assets to the persons entitled to those assets.
The legal procedure after death which confirms your Will is valid and confirms the executors' authority to carry out your wishes.
The process by which the Will of someone who dies while living in England or Wales is validated. A local Probate Office will issue a Grant of Probate to validate a will and authorising the executors to administer the estate. This Grant has the status of a decree of the High Court. Hence anyone dealing in good faith with the executors named in the Grant has legal protection against any other party claiming to represent the deceased.
The "proving" of a will. When a person dies, the will is taken to the probate court to prove that the will is indeed that person's last will and testament.
The court proceeding which oversees the administration of a deceased person's estate. Wills are subject to probate, living trusts (if properly funded) are not.
The process, usually administered by a probate court or an administrator subject to the court's authority, established in all fifty states to supervise the transfer of legal title to property from a decedent to his or her other heirs or beneficiaries, and to supervise the management of the property and affairs of one incapable of handling his or her own affairs.
A process whereby a court validates one's will and oversees the distribution of the assets in accordance with the provisions of the will. Probate is a public event, and assets passing through probate are a matter of public record.
A legal court proceeding that legally transfers property from the name of the owner upon his or her death to the designated beneficiaries within that person's will.
A judicial certificate saying that a will is genuine and conferring on the executors the power to administer the estate.
The court procedure by which a Will is proved to be the valid last Will of a decedent; also used generically to refer to the legal process of administering a decedent's estate.
The process through which a will is proved to be valid.
The formal certificate given by a court that certifies that a will has been proven, validated and registered and which, from that point on, gives the executor the legal authority to execute the will. A "probate court" is a name given to the court that has this power to ratify wills.
The process by which an executor, who files a deceased person's will with the local probate court, or a court-appointed administrator if there is no will, takes an inventory and gets appraisals of the deceased's property, pays all legal debts, and eventually distributes the remaining assets and property to heirs or beneficiaries.
Generally means "To Prove"; A Court proceeding in which the authenticity of a Will is established, an Executor or Administrator is appointed, debts and taxes are paid, heirs are identified, and property in the probated estate is distributed.
The document obtained when an executor submits a Will to the Probate Registry. Receipt of probate enables the executor to administer the estate of the deceased.
The legal process for the distribution of the estate of a decedent.
Legal recognition that a will is valid.
Court supervised administration of the estate of a deceased person.
Probate is a court process used to transfer property from a decedent to their named heirs in an estate.
Judicial process whereby an individual's affairs are managed or distributed.
The process through which the legal title to property is transferred from a decedent to the beneficiaries.
The proving of a will as genuine so as to grant authority to the executor named in it
Court process to establish the validity of the will of a deceased person.
Probate is the process of the personal representative gathering all the property of someone who died, paying all just debts and taxes, and distributing the balance to the devisees designated in the will or to the heirs as prescribed by the legislature where there is no will or the will is defective.
Proceeding of an estate of a person who dies leaving a Will; the filing and proving of that Will.
Procedure whereby a will is admitted to record in the clerk's office. Also, it is used to include the process of qualifying a person as an executor or administrator of an estate. It sometimes is referred to as the entire process of administering an estate.
The formal court process that allows collection of a decedent's assets, payment of bills and taxes, and distribution of property to the heirs or devisees. In Hawaii, probate occurs in the Circuit Court in the county where the decedent lived or where his/her real estate is located.
Probate is the name for the process of establishing legal validity of your will.
The legal process surrounding the filing of a will and the transfer of the estate after someone dies.
The process of settling an estate either in accordance with a will or if no will exists in accordance with state law.
The court process to settle an estate, validate a will, name an executor, and distribute property to heirs.
A legal proceeding to determine the validity of a will. If the deceased person had no will, the probate court will determine the disposition of the estate in accordance with Ohio laws.
Probate is the judicial process by which an instrument is proven to be the decedent's will. It is also frequently used to refer to the judicially supervised and much more complicated administration of the decedent's estate.
the legal process to prove the validity of a will, also the word used to describe the entire legal process that occurs when a person dies with or without a will
When a will is probated, it is proven to a court with jurisdiction, that the will presented is valid. Each state has certain procedures to probate a will. The executor appointed in a will (or the administrator if there was no will) is responsible for probating the will.
The legal, court-supervised process of settling an estate, validating a will if there is one, and distributing property to heirs.
The court-supervised process of administering a will.
The process of settling an estate either in accordance with a will or in accordance with state law if no will exists.
With a will (see testate) - the legal process of filing a will with the probate court; the court determines if the will is valid, hears all claims, orders creditors paid and property distributed according to the terms of the will.
The legal process used to determine the validity of a will before the court distributes an estate.
The procedure in each state required to validate a will.
The court proceedings in which the probate court has jurisdiction over (a) an executor and (b) the assets of a decedent. The purposes of probate are: (1) to protect the heirs from fraud and embezzlement; (2) to protect the federal, state and local governments so that all taxes are paid by the estate; and (3) to protect the creditors of the decedent so that they are paid.
A legal proceeding in which a court supervises the transfer of a deceased person’s assets according to their Will or, in the absence of the Will, according to the Wisconsin Law of Intestacy.
The court process in which a will is determined to be valid. If so, the deceased person's estate is distributed in accordance with the terms of the will. If the will is not valid, the deceased person's estate is distributed under the state's law of intestate succession.
The legal process of validating the will and appointing an administrator if needed.
The court process following a person's death that includes proving the authenticity of the deceased person's will appointing someone to handle the deceased person's affairs identifying and inventorying the deceased person's property paying debts and taxes identifying heirs, and distributing the deceased person's property according to the will or, if there is no will, according to state law. Formal court-supervised probate is a costly, time-consuming process -- a windfall for lawyers -- which is best avoided if possible.
Administration of a decedents estate in accordance with a valid will or State laws.
Costs The legal fees and other costs incurred in the probate process, which is the legal processing of your will. Assets that you leave to other people through your will cannot be distributed until the will is probated.
the legal process where the court oversees the distribution of property under a will
A court-supervised process of validating or establishing distribution of assets of a deceased including the payment of outstanding obligations.
The process by which a decedent's property is transferred under a will.
Process whereby a decedent's will is proffered to a court and an executor is appointed to handle the settlement of the will.
The formal judicial proceeding to prove or confirm the validity of a will. The will is presented to the probate court, and creditors and interested parties are notified to present their claims or to show cause why the provisions of the will should not be enforced by the court.
The legal procedure to decide whether you left a valid will.
The court proceedings to prove that a will is valid
The process of distributing a deceased person's estate.
The period of time the Superior Court has jurisdiction over the administration of a deceased person's estate; a minimum of four months.
The legal process of determining the validity of a will, paying the debts of the estate and distributing the estate's remaining assets.
Probate is the legal process of settling the estate of a deceased person; specifically, resolving all claims and distributing the decedent's property. It is also a term that is commonly used within the Canadian judiciary system to signify “prove to be worthy.†The Queen v.
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Trusts eliminate time-consuming and often expensive formalities to obtain probate and ensure the release of assets on death, particularly when such assets are located in many countries. Another advantage that trusts have over other probate arrangements is that they allow uninterrupted management of the assets.
See "Death Probate."
To divide or assess proportionately.
put a convicted person on probation by suspending his sentence
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Proof.
See 'Grant of Probate'.
(See grant of representation)
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