Probate Estate

Learn about the definition for this legal term.

What is Probate Estate?

A Probate-estate consists of those assets of a deceased person that require the appointment of a personal representative to manage the estate to completion in the probate court, either formally or informally.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Wills Trusts And Estates terms:

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