What are the steps to a normal uncontested probate?
A. Very generally speaking they are as follows: 1. Death of the descendent. 2. The will is delivered to the executor or Court Clerk. 3. A petition is filed for the Probate of Will or Letters of Administration. 4. A hearing is held on the petition. 5. Letters of Administration are issued by the Court. 6. Notice to creditors is given. 7. Inventory and appraisement of the estate is made by an independent probate appraiser. 8. File Federal estate tax return. Return states “No Tax Due” or specifies an amount due. 9. Final accounting and petition for distribution. 10. Final decree of distribution. 11. Discharge of personal representative.
