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In the United States, probate is governed by state law but almost always administered at the . Online Digital Repositories Probate Records

A full "probate packet" may contain the original will, death certificate, letters of testamentary (or administration), estate inventories with asset values, guardianship papers for minors, and creditor claims. 2. Strategic Search Locations

Probate occurs regardless of whether a person left a "Last Will and Testament".

The court verifies the will’s legality and ensures the executor follows its instructions.