Where does probate physically take place, where is it initiated and managed from?
Probate usually occurs in the appropriate probate court in the County where the deceased lived. Probate papers are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the deceased lived. There is a filing fee required. Once the fee is paid, the clerk assigns it a file number and maintains a docket sheet that lists all the papers that are filed with the clerk for probate administration. We highly recommend that you seek the council of a qualified probate attorney to handle this for you.
