grant of probate

noun

1. law a certificate stating that a will is valid

Example Sentences

He also agreed to exclude the value of the estate from the grant of probate.

From Reuters

He also ruled in favour of the request "to exclude the value of the estate from the grant of probate".

From Reuters

The "grant of probate" is an order that allows someone to distribute a deceased person's assets according to their wishes, and normally marks the point where person's will becomes a public document.

From BBC

Grant of probate gives executors the right to distribute the proceeds of someone's will.

From BBC

Grant of probate gives executors the right to distribute the proceeds of someone's will.

From BBC