What is probate court?

Probate cases present a challenge to courts across the country.  They require a high degree of oversight to protect and prevent mistreatment of protected individuals and their property.  The term “Probate Court” is used generically to reference the court that hears not only estate probate and intestate matters but also a variety of other cases that traditionally involve filings in the areas of guardianship, conservatorship, elder fraud, and physical abuse.