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PROBATE OF A WILL

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The proof before an officer appointed by law, that an instrument offered to be recorded is the act of the person whose last will and testament it purports to be. Upon proof being so made and security being given when the laws of the state require such security, the officer grants to the executors or administrators cum testamento annexo, when there been adopted, but provision is made for perare no executors, letters testamentary, or of administration. 2. The officer. who takes such probate is variously denominated; in some states he is called judge of probate. in others register, and surrogate in others.

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