Probate

Official proof, particularly the proof of a will, made before the ordinary, surrogate or probate judge; the copy of a will which has been proved, made out under the seal of the ordinaiy, etc., and delivered to the executor with a certificate of its having been proved; all the proceedings in proving a will, including the proof itself, the copy of the will and certificate. Probate court: a court having jurisdiction over the estates of deceased persons, including whatever may be necessary to a final settlement of the same. v. Surrogate.