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Get Probate Authorization with a Will

Once all required paperwork has been submitted to Probate Court a hearing will be called to determine if the Last Will and Testament is valid.

Typically, this involves providing the judge with a notarized or sworn statement, or court testimony from a witness, along with a copy of the Will.

A hearing also allows other surviving family, Beneficiaries or Heirs to raise objections about the Will or nominated Executor.

When approved, the court will provide documents to the Executor to authorize the management of the Estate.

These documents are known as Letters of Testamentary.

Search for local Probate Court forms, and learn more about how Probate works and how to settle an Estate at the links below.