The probate process typically involves the following steps:
- Filing paperwork to open the probate case in court
- Appointing a personal representative to administer the estate
- Notifying the deceased person’s creditors and interested parties, such as beneficiaries or heirs
- Identifying, inventorying, and valuing the deceased person’s assets
- Paying outstanding debts or taxes owed by the deceased person or the estate
- Distributing the assets to the deceased person’s heirs
These steps may vary depending on the specific circumstances of the probate case.
