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proof
also clear and convincing, preponderance of the evidence, reasonable doubt, standard of proof compare allegation, argument 4 : probate
P.O.D. account
A P.O.D. account is one of the few vehicles for the transfer of a decedent's property outside of probate.
jurisdiction
others. The federal courts have traditionally refused to exercise their diversity jurisdiction over cases involving domestic relations and probate. exclusive jurisdiction : jurisdiction granted only to a particular court to the exclusion of others [federal courts have
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Family Division
: a division of the High Court of Justice having jurisdiction over matters of family law and uncontested probate matters
Surrogate's Court
Surrogate's Court : a probate court in New York
devisavit vel non
questions of fact pertinent to the validity of an alleged will and is sent from a court of probate or chancery to a court of law for a jury trial for judgment as to the validity of
decree
having the force of law [by judicial ] 2 : a judicial decision esp. in an equity or probate court ;broadly : judgment [divorce ] [interlocutory ] consent decree : a decree entered by a court that
county commission
1 : a commission for a county 2 : a court in West Virginia having jurisdiction over certain probate matters including civil commitments
cite
serve with a citation [had been cited for contempt] [you are hereby cited to show cause in the Probate Court] 2 : to quote or refer to as a precedent or authority [the plaintiff s several cases
caveat
court or judicial officer to suspend a proceeding until the opposition can be heard [a entered in the probate court to stop the proving of the will] caveat vb
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