Probate is a special process that happens when someone dies. It’s like a checklist that makes sure everything the person wanted to happen with their things actually happens. This process makes sure that the person’s will (a paper that says what they want to happen to their stuff) is real and that their belongings go to the right people.
Steps in the Probate Process
Finding the Will: (Authenticating the last will and testament)
When someone dies, the first thing to do is find their will. A will is a paper where the person wrote down what they want to happen to their things, like who gets their toys, books, house, or money.
Going to Court:
The will is taken to a special place called the probate court. This is like a big office where judges work. The people there check to make sure the will is real and was made correctly. They want to see that the person signed their name and that there were witnesses (people who watched them sign it).
Appointing an Executor:
The will usually names an executor.…
