Probate is the Court process where an individual’s estate is wrapped upon death, including the collection of assets, payment of debts and the distribution of the balance to the beneficiaries. The purpose of probate is to determine who is rightfully entitled to the property of the deceased, including creditors. If the decedent had a Will and owned real estate or in the process of purchasing real estate, or had more than $10,000.00 in personal assets, the person named in the Will to be the Personal Representative (or Executor) will make an appointment with the Probate Court Judicial Assistant. If the Personal Representative nominated in the Will has predeceased or is