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 Ammendments to wills are called codicils.
-== Proving the will  ==
+== Probate Process  ==
-#The will is created in writing, signed, acknowledged before witnesses and signed.
+. The will is created in writing, signed, acknowledged before witnesses and signed.<br>
-#Death of the testator.
+. Death of the testator. <br>
-#The will is presented in probate court by written application or petition.
+. 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).&nbsp; 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.
+. 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.
+. The executor pays the bills with approval of the court; notice to creditors is published. <br>
+. Provisions of the will are carried out; decree of distribution may be completed by the executor.<br>
+<br><br>
 '''A wiki article describing an online collection is found at:'''
-[[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]]
 [[Category:United States Probate Records]][[Category:United_States Probate Records]]