What is Probation Court?
Probate courts administer proper distribution of the assets of a decedent (one who has died), adjudicates the validity of wills, enforces the provisions of a valid will (by issuing the grant of probate), prevents malfeasance by executors and administrators of estates, and provides for the equitable distribution of the assets of persons who die intestate (without a valid will), such as by granting a grant of administration giving judicial approval to the personal representative to administer matters of the estate).
A probate court is part of a unified court system in the United States that is charged with handling cases involving estates, wills, trusts, guardianships, conservator ships and other matters.
Probate courts are also vested with the authority to establish guardianships and conservator ships. A guardianship is designed to ensure that the personal interests of an individual with a physical or mental disability are protected. A conservator ship is established to protect the financial interests of an individual incapable or unable for some reason to deal with these types of affairs.
The probate court is also responsible for overseeing guardianships and conservator ships as long as they are in force and effect. The responsibilities of the Juvenile Court include hearing all Department of Human Services cases regarding dependent, neglected and abused children, all juvenile traffic cases, delinquency and unruly offenses and adult contributing cases. The Court has jurisdiction over parentage cases, along with custody, visitation and support.
