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probate court

NOUN
a court for wills and estates
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The trust fund fight began in June, when Reiner first petitioned for the money in probate court.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

The executor typically accepts or declines the appointment after the “testator” dies and the probate court opens administration of the estate.

From MarketWatch Aug. 7, 2026

Typically, the state court — a probate court or superior court — has the power to appoint a guardian/conservator to look after his interests.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

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

"Bonnie" Baca was at different times clerk of the probate court, county assessor, deputy sheriff, etc., and was court interpreter under Judge Warren H. Bristol.

From The Story of the Outlaw A Study of the Western Desperado by Emerson Hough



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