probate
noun
the official proving of a will as authentic or valid in a probate court.
will probate
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future tenseof probate.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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If the court upholds the will, probate continues as usual.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 24, 2025
But if you leave your partner your house and money in a will, probate is just what you'll get, say California attorneys.
From Time Magazine Archive
