Probate of Wills and Estates

Find out when it's necessary to probate an estate, what the types of probate are, and how to probate an estate.

Find information on probate, the process of transferring property and ownership after someone has died. This is different from a will, which is the document in which someone states their final requests and wishes.

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Locations

A list of court locations where you can file to probate an estate

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