probate
Pronunciation: [ˈproʊˌbeɪt]
Word
Context: “law”
(noun) a legal process that happens after someone dies. It helps to determine what happens to their money and belongings. It's like a way to make sure everything is taken care of correctly and according to their wishes.
Example
The probate for her grandmother's estate went smoothly and was completed in six months.
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He was unhappy that the probate process took much longer than he expected.
Example
What is usually involved in the probate of a deceased person's will?
Context: “law”
(verb) to officially validate a will. This means checking that the will is real and that it follows all the legal rules. It’s like saying, 'Yes, this is what the person wanted to happen with their things.'
Example
They decided to probate their father's will right after his funeral.
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She didn't probate the will because she believed it was not valid.
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Have you ever seen anyone probate a will before?
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