probate

Example Sentences

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It is critical to determine whether probate has been opened and whether assets were moved via a trust.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

You should consult a probate or estate litigation attorney, because recovery of assets is primarily a civil matter.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Your grandmother’s will should have been filed in probate court and can be examined for anything suspicious.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 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

“The Widow Cane passed away July first and left no heirs. Therefore, her estate is considered in probate, or in holding.”

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool