Probate court is simply the process by which a will becomes recognized as legally valid by the State of Alabama. The personal representative or executor named in a will is tasked with the responsibility of overseeing the probate process, which involves not only honoring debts to creditors but also ensuring that property is divided among a decedent’s heirs according to their wishes. If you have been named a personal representative in the will of a deceased individual, a seasoned estate matters attorney can tell you what to expect during the probate process, as well as how you can best minimize the time and cost involved in going to probate court.