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grant of probate

British  

noun

  1. law a certificate stating that a will is valid

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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She said NS&I wanted her to provide a grant of probate, a type of legal document, even though her solicitor said this was not required.

From BBC May 19, 2026

It's the responsibility of the person awarded grant of probate to make sure inheritance tax has been paid.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2025

In return for a portion of the inheritance, these companies act on the heirs' behalf and apply for what's known as a grant of probate.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2025

He also agreed to exclude the value of the estate from the grant of probate.

From Reuters Jul. 20, 2022

Lord Southminster intervened and opposed the grant of probate on the ground that the signatures were forgeries.

From Miss Cayley's Adventures by Allen, Grant

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