👉 In legal terms, a "probate" is a process by which an estate (often referred to as a decedent's will) is administered and managed during the lifetime of the decedent. This involves the distribution of assets among the beneficiaries according to the provisions of the will or other legal documents. The term is often used in conjunction with probate law, which is governed by specific laws and regulations that govern the administration of estates and the distribution of assets after the death of a person
