Probate Definition–noun | 1. | Law. the official proving of a will as authentic or valid in a probate court. | | 2. | an officially certified copy of a will so proved. | –adjective | 3. | of or pertaining to probate or a probate court. | –verb (used with object) | 4. | to establish th
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Estate Definition–noun | 1. | a piece of landed property, esp. one of large extent with an elaborate house on it: to have an estate in the country. | | 2. | Law. | a. | property or possessions. | | b. | the legal position or status of an owner, considered with respect to property owned in land or other things. |
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