Probate Law
/ˈproʊ.beɪt lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The branch of law governing the validation of wills and the administration of estates after death.
Probate law ensures the deceased's assets are distributed according to their will or state law.
Forms
- probate law
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Commentary
Probate law primarily concerns post-mortem estate issues; drafters should distinguish it from estate planning and trust law, which deal with pre-death arrangements.
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