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probate
The court-supervised process by which a will is determined to be the will-maker�s final statement regarding how the will-maker wants his or her property distributed. It also confirms the appointment of the personal representative of the estate. Probate also means the process by which assets are gathered, applied to pay debts, taxes, and expenses of administration; and distributed to those designated as beneficiaries in the will.
Source : Delaware State Courts - First State Judiciary
Language : English