A Death Probate is a legal proceeding ultimately controlled by the probate court. Probate procedures vary among the states. Some are more complex than others.
Some states allow informal as well as formal proceedings.
Despite these differences, the probate process consists of many steps and procedures that remain a mystery to most people. Admitting the will to probate and determining its validity 2. Notifying the decedent's heirs and beneficiaries 3. Inventorying and appraising the decedent's assets 4. Paying creditors 5.