Process of validating a will (7)

I believe the answer is:

probate

(Other definitions for probate that I've seen before include "Certificate authenticating a will" , "Formal proof of a will" , "Establishment of validity of a will" , "Will-checking process" , "Validation of will" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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