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| 2. Death of the testator. <br> | | 2. Death of the testator. <br> |
| 3. Proving the Will:<br> | | 3. Proving the Will:<br> |
| :a. The will is presented in probate court by written application or petition.
| | {{Block indent|a. The will is presented in probate court by written application or petition. }} |
| :b. The court admits the will to probate, a hearing is set and published.
| | {{Block indent|b. The court admits the will to probate, a hearing is set and published. }} |
| 4. The will is recorded and registered by the court (small fee). The will is usually indexed in this step. <br> | | 4. The will is recorded and registered by the court (small fee). The will is usually indexed in this step. <br> |
| 5. The executor pays the bills with approval of the court; notice to creditors is published. <br> | | 5. The executor pays the bills with approval of the court; notice to creditors is published. <br> |