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grant of probate

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noun

  1. law a certificate stating that a will is valid

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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

He also ruled in favour of the request "to exclude the value of the estate from the grant of probate".

From Reuters • Sep. 16, 2021

It is, however, necessary to file an affidavit setting out the value of the estate of the deceased upon applying for a grant of probate or letters of administration.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" by Various