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probate code. A collection of statutes setting forth the law (substantive and procedural) of decedents’ estates and trusts. [Cases: Wills 204.C.J.S. Wills §§ 446, 469.] [Blacks Law 8th]

probate bond. See BOND(2). [Blacks Law 8th]

probate asset. See legal asset under ASSET. [Blacks Law 8th]

probate (proh-bayt), n. 1. The judicial procedure by which a testamentary document is established to be a valid will; the proving of a will to the satisfaction of the court. • Unless set aside, the probate of a will is conclusive upon the parties to the proceedings (and others who had notice of them) on…

probata (proh-bay-t<<schwa>>). [Latin] pl. PROBATUM. [Blacks Law 8th]

probandum (proh-ban-d<<schwa>>m), n. A fact to be proved. Pl. probanda. See fact in issue under FACT. [Blacks Law 8th]

probable evidence. See presumptive evidence under EVIDENCE. [Blacks Law 8th]

probable-desistance test. Criminal law. A common-law test for the crime of attempt, focusing on whether the defendant has exhibited dangerous behavior indicating a likelihood of committing the crime. See ATTEMPT(2). [Blacks Law 8th]

probable consequence. An effect or result that is more likely than not to follow its supposed cause. [Cases: Negligence 386. C.J.S. Negligence § 196.] [Blacks Law 8th]

probable-cause hearing. 1.PRELIMINARY HEARING. 2. See shelter hearing under HEARING. [Blacks Law 8th]