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What is probate?

Probate, also called proof of will, is the procedure by which a will’s validity is proven to the satisfaction of the court. If the validity of a will is proven to the satisfaction of the court, the will’s validity can not subsequently be challenged on the grounds of fraud, testamentary capacity, or under duress; however, the probate of a will does not affect an interested party’s rights to question the construction of the will, the legal effects of the will’s provisions, or the validity of the will’s provisions.

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