The court-supervised process by which a will is determined to be the will-maker's final statement regarding how the will-maker wants his or her property distributed. It also confirms the appointment of the personal representative of the estate. Probate also means the process by which assets are gathered; applied to pay debts, taxes, and expenses of administration; and distributed to those designated as beneficiaries in the will.
The court with authority to supervise estate administration.
Estate property that may be disposed of by a will.
An alternative to imprisonment allowing a person found guilty of an offense to stay in the community, usually under conditions and under the supervision of a probation officer. A violation of probation can lead to its revocation and to imprisonment. 2. A legal status following an adjudication of delinquency or need of supervision that allows a minor to reside in the community under the supervision of the Family Court Social Services Division’s (FCSSD) juvenile probation officers.
A trial lawyer representing the government in a criminal case and the interests of the state in civil matters. In criminal cases, the prosecutor has the responsibility of deciding who and when to prosecute.
The act that caused an event to occur. A person generally is liable only if an injury was proximately caused by his or her action or by his or her failure to act when he or she had a duty to act.
A government lawyer who provides free legal defense services to a poor person accused of a crime.
To vacate or void a summons, subpoena, etc.
The opportunity to present rebuttal evidence after one's evidence has been subjected to cross-examination.
Land, buildings, and other improvements affixed to the land.
