Question

The term probate refers to

• A. authority to deal with father’s estate
• B. authority to deal with a dead person’s estate
• C. authority to deal with mother’s estate
• D. authority to deal with a relative’s estate

Hint:

In some Indian cities (Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai), getting a Probate is mandatory for Wills related to immovable property, making it a vital document for property titles.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Probate is a legal process through which a Will is proved in a court of law and accepted as a valid public document that is the true last testament of the deceased.

Step 1: The Legal Definition of Probate.
Under the Indian Succession Act, 1925, probate is defined as the copy of a Will certified under the seal of a court of competent jurisdiction. This certification provides the "Executor" (the person named in the Will) the legal authority to manage and distribute the property. $\text{Probate} = \text{Judicial Certification of a Will}$

Step 2: Why "Dead person's estate" is the correct choice.
Probate is a general term in succession law. It does not apply specifically to only a father, a mother, or a relative. It applies to any deceased person who has left behind a Will.
• If there is a Will, the court grants Probate.
• If there is NO Will, the court grants Letters of Administration.

Step 3: Conclusion.
The broad and inclusive term "a dead person's estate" (Option B) covers all scenarios where a court must authorize the distribution of assets following a death. Final Answer: Option B