probate court
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of probate court
An Americanism dating back to 1720–30
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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
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
In Illinois, you need to file a formal document — a Renunciation of Nominated Executor or Renunciation of Right to Act — with the county probate court.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 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
In 1870 the probate court appointed commissioners to make partition of the common lands of the Marshpee Indians referred to in the Act of 1869.
From The Journal of Negro History, Volume 5, 1920 by Various
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