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probate court

NOUN
a court for wills and estates
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Most of my friends have never had to write an obituary, or file a life insurance claim, or deal with probate court.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

To apply to be a conservator, you need to file a petition with the probate court in the county where he lives.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

You need a litigation attorney experienced in elder abuse, fiduciary litigation and/or probate court disputes who can act fast.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

If beneficiaries agree, you can ask probate court to alter or terminate the trust.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

Has been judge of the probate court and member of the legislature from Washington county, and director of a bank and railroad company.

From Fifty Years In The Northwest With An Introduction And Appendix Containing Reminiscences, Incidents And Notes by Folsom, William Henry Carman