Probate Court: Synopsis of Inheritance and Equity Law
Write-up by Simon Volkov
The 1st probate court within the United States was established in Massachusetts in 1784. 1 of the primary functions of this court is to oversee equitable distribution of decedents' estates. Probate court addresses all legal matters governed by equity law. Equity law is defined as "an order which directs an individual to act or refrain from acting." Equity law differs from court regulated laws which pertain to
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