Definition of "Probated"

Refers to a will that has gone through the legal process of probate and thereby determined by a court to be either valid or invalid. Once the probate process is complete and the will proven valid, the property in the estate can be distributed according to the terms of the will. In current usage, the term 'probate' has been expanded to generally include all matters and proceedings relating to the administration of to estates, guardianships, etc.