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probate court

/ˈprəʊbeɪt kɔːrt/

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/ˈprəʊbeɪt kɔːrt/C1formallegal
  • ruСпециализированный суд, занимающийся юридическим управлением наследством умершего человека, включая утверждение завещаний, назначение исполнителей и распределение активов среди наследников.

A specialized court that deals with the legal administration of a deceased person's estate, including validating wills, appointing executors, and distributing assets to heirs.

  1. Legal court for wills and estatesC1formalamerican

    A specialized court that handles matters related to the administration of estates, wills, and the distribution of a deceased person's property.

    ruСуд по наследственным делам

    • The probate court approved the will after a brief hearing.
    • She filed the necessary documents with the probate court to settle her father's estate.
    • The judge in probate court ruled on the validity of the contested will.