You should include a notarized self-proving affidavit to the will. This is a separate sheet of paper attached to your will that is signed and sworn to under oath)at the same time you sign your will before witnesses.

Probate is a court process to prove the validity of a will and to carry out its provisions.

Probate begins by choosing the proper court. Jurisdiction is normally specified in the will itself.

Probate is the court process of proving the validity of a will and carrying out its provisions. As a general rule, assets solely owned by a person who dies is included in his/her “probate estate.”

An executor, or personal representative, is nominated by a person in his/her will and approved by a court to manage and distribute probate assets in accordance with the terms of the will.

Disinheriting a relative can be more difficult than you would imagine.

In order for a will to be enforced, a court will require capacity, free will, witnesses and intent.

Probate is a court-supervised process used to validate your will and distribute your property. Many people want to avoid the costs and time associated with the probate process.