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| Ammendments to wills are called codicils. | | Ammendments to wills are called codicils. |
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| == Proving the will == | | == Probate Process == |
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| #The will is created in writing, signed, acknowledged before witnesses and signed.
| | 1. The will is created in writing, signed, acknowledged before witnesses and signed.<br> |
| #Death of the testator.
| | 2. Death of the testator. <br> |
| #The will is presented in probate court by written application or petition.
| | 3. Proving the Will:<br> |
| #The court admits the will to probate, a hearing is set and published.
| | :a. The will is presented in probate court by written application or petition. |
| #The will is recorded and registered by the court (small fee). The will is usually indexed in this step.
| | :b. The court admits the will to probate, a hearing is set and published. |
| #The executor pays the bills with approval of the court; notice to creditors is published.
| | 4. The will is recorded and registered by the court (small fee). The will is usually indexed in this step. <br> |
| #Provisions of the will are carried out; decree of distribution may be completed by the executor.
| | 5. The executor pays the bills with approval of the court; notice to creditors is published. <br> |
| | 6. Provisions of the will are carried out; decree of distribution may be completed by the executor.<br> |
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| '''A wiki article describing an online collection is found at:''' | | '''A wiki article describing an online collection is found at:''' |
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| [[Iowa,_Fayette_County_Probate_Case_Files_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records)]] | | [[Iowa,_Fayette_County_Probate_Case_Files_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records)|Iowa, Fayette County Probate Case Files - FamilySearch Historical Records]] |
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| [[Category:United States Probate Records]][[Category:United_States Probate Records]] | | [[Category:United States Probate Records]][[Category:United_States Probate Records]] |