The part of the judicial system dedicated to handling probate matters which includes settlement of intestate and testate estates, adoptions, appointment of guardians, name changes, and other ...
The court which handles decedent estates, guardianships over adults and minors, conservatorships over adults and minors, guardianships over individuals with developmental disability, trusts, involuntary commitments and other miscellaneous matters.
The department of the court that deals with wills, estates, conservatorships, and guardianships.
The department of each county's superior court that deals with probate conservatorships, guardianships, and the estates of people who have died.
a court having jurisdiction over the probate of wills and the administration of estates
a name given to the court that has this power to ratify wills
a specialized court that handles the probate of wills, administers the estate (property) of a deceased
A court that has jurisdiction over wills and distribution of property and assets of people who are deceased.
A court with jurisdiction over the probate of Wills, the administration of estates, and in some states, the appointment of guardians and adoption of children.
A court that has jurisdiction over wills and also may oversee guardianships and conservatorships.
A court that oversees probate.
The court with authority to supervise estate administration.
trial court that handles cases involving the administration of the estates of people who have passed away, guardianships, and mental health hearings. Pro se: A Latin term to describe a person, not represented by an attorney, who is representing himself or herself in a case.
A court with the power to probate Wills and settle estates.
The Court having jurisdiction over proceedings to administer the estate of a decedent; also has other jurisdiction.
A state court where probate estates are administered. In some jurisdictions, a magistrate's court or surrogate court handles probate functions.
State trial court that receives only cases concerning the distribution of deceased persons' estate.
A division of superior court having jurisdiction over estates of decedents, minors, incompetents, and conservatees.
The court that administers justice in all matters relating to decedents' estates, etc.
Court having the responsibility of performing probate of wills and administering estates. In certain states, a probate court can appoint guardians for minor children of an estate.
Probate Court is a court found in some jurisdictions which is primarily concerned with the proper distribution of the assets of a decedent. Probate Court exists to determine the validity of wills, enforce the provisions of valid wills, to prevent malfeasance by executors and administrators of estates, and to provide for an equitable distribution of the assets of persons who die intestate (without a valid will). In other jurisdictions these functions are performed by Chancery Court or another Court of Equity.