I've been trying to figure this out but I'm having a very hard time:
Which of these courts would handle cases involving wills and estates?
A.juvenile court
B.probate court
C.magistrate court
D.municipal court
I'm pretty sure it can't be A. Any idea? Thanks-MC
http://www.onelook.com/?w=probate&ls=a
Probate is the type of court that handles wills, etc.
http://www.answers.com/probate
Thanks so much bob! So I'm guessing probate court would be the answer?
-MC
Thank you as well!
:D -MC
I had to deal with a probate court a few years back when I was the executor of my mother's estate.
I am pretty sure that my Canadian court system might be similar to yours.
Yes, but I'm down here in Georgia! :)
-MC
To determine which court would handle cases involving wills and estates, you will need to understand the different types of courts and their jurisdictions. Let's go through each option and eliminate the courts that are not related to wills and estates.
A. Juvenile court: Juvenile court typically handles cases involving minors, such as delinquency or dependency cases. Since wills and estates pertain to adults and their assets, we can eliminate this option as it is unrelated.
B. Probate court: Probate court is specifically designed to handle matters related to wills, estates, and the distribution of assets upon someone's death. This court oversees the administration of wills and ensures that the deceased person's wishes are carried out. Given this information, probate court is the most likely court that handles cases involving wills and estates.
C. Magistrate court: Magistrate court usually handles minor criminal offenses, civil cases involving small claims, and preliminary hearings. It does not usually have jurisdiction over wills and estates, so we can eliminate this option.
D. Municipal court: Municipal court primarily deals with cases involving local ordinances and minor criminal offenses that occur within a specific municipality. Wills and estates typically do not fall under this court's jurisdiction, so we can rule out municipal court as well.
Considering the above explanations, the court that would handle cases involving wills and estates is B. Probate court.