What is "Probate"?

Probate is a court procedure by which a will is proved to be valid or invalid. This generally includes all matters and proceedings under the probate statutes pertaining to the administration of estates, guardianships and other personal and estate matters. These proceedings involve the appointment or designation of an executor, who under the supervision of the probate court, collects, manages, maintains and distributes the assets of an estate after payment of attorney fees, claims, costs, court fees and other probate expenses.

Is this kit valid in all states?

This kit can be used in all states. However, the probate court forms, which are based on the Uniform Probate Code, have been adopted only in some states. Therefore, you will need to obtain a copy of your state probate statutes and a copy of your state and local court rules to obtain forms for use in any particular court. The clerk of your local probate court can tell you how and where to obtain copies of the appropriate court rules, statutes and forms.

What does this kit contain?

This kit contains "fill-in-the-blank" probate court forms which are based on the Uniform Probate Code. The Kit also discusses the following items:

* the definition of probate terms * probate laws
* the administration of an estate * whether or not you need an attorney
* duties and responsibilities of the executor * probate proceedings step-by-step
* and much more!

Complete Kit: Forms & instructions