How Do You Spell PROBATE?

Pronunciation: [pɹˈə͡ʊbe͡ɪt] (IPA)

Probate is a legal term that refers to the process by which a person's assets are distributed after they die. The word is spelled with a silent "e" at the end, as indicated by its IPA phonetic transcription /ˈproʊ.beɪt/. The "o" is pronounced like the "o" in "no," the "e" is pronounced like the "e" in "bet," and the "a" is pronounced like the "a" in "late." The silent "e" does not affect the pronunciation of the word.

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PROBATE Meaning and Definition

  1. Probate refers to the legal process of administering the estate of a deceased person. When an individual dies, probate is typically necessary to ensure that the person's assets and liabilities are properly accounted for and distributed to their beneficiaries or heirs.

    The probate process involves several steps, which may vary depending on the jurisdiction. Generally, it involves validating the deceased person's last will and testament, appointing an executor or personal representative, identifying and appraising the assets of the estate, settling outstanding debts and taxes, and distributing the remaining assets to the beneficiaries according to the instructions outlined in the will or determined by the laws of intestacy (if there is no will).

    Probate requires filing various legal documents with the relevant court, providing notice to interested parties, and obtaining court approval for certain actions, such as the sale of assets. This process ensures that the transfer of property and assets is conducted in a lawful and orderly manner, and it also provides an opportunity for any claims or disputes to be resolved.

    Probate can be a complex and time-consuming process, often involving legal assistance from attorneys specializing in estate planning and administration. While it can be a necessary step to safeguard the interests of the deceased person's beneficiaries, it can also involve costs and delays, leading some individuals to utilize strategies to avoid or minimize probate.

  2. • The exhibition and proof of wills before the proper judge; the official copy of a will, with the certificate of its having been proved.
    • Of or belonging to a court of probate.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of PROBATE

The word "probate" originated from Latin, specifically from the word "probatum". "Probatum" is the neuter form of the past participle of the Latin verb "probare", which means "to prove" or "to test". In the context of probate, it refers to the process of proving or verifying a will after a person's death. The Latin term was later adopted into Old French as "probate", then into Middle English.

Similar spelling words for PROBATE

Plural form of PROBATE is PROBATES

Conjugate verb Probate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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FUTURE

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

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NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to probate

PAST CONTINUOUS

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PAST PARTICIPLE

probated

PAST PERFECT

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

probating

PRESENT PERFECT

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it probate

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