WorldAugust 17, 2026

probate

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Definition

The legal process of administering and distributing the estate or assets of a deceased person or managing trust funds according to established laws.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'probatum,' meaning 'tested or proved.' It entered English through legal Latin to describe the official proving of a will's validity.

In the news

The word is used to describe the type of court handling the dispute over whether an accused killer can access trust funds, highlighting the legal complexities of asset inheritance and distribution.

Nick Reiner case in probate court as accused killer looks to access trust fund for defense

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