Probate Approval
/ˈproʊbeɪt əˈpruːvəl/
Definitions
- (n.) The formal judicial confirmation of a will or estate administration documents by a probate court.
The executor awaited probate approval before distributing the inheritance.
- (n.) The court's authorization to proceed with estate administration following validation of testamentary documents and related filings.
Probate approval is required to access the deceased's assets legally.
Forms
- probate approval
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Commentary
Probate approval is a critical step in estate administration, marking judicial acceptance of testamentary documents and permitting legal asset distribution.
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