1. Informal Probate Administration
Chapter 10

2. Informal Probate
Generally reduces the time required to complete the administration of an estate
Involves fewer steps and less complicated procedures
Allows for easy distribution, since notice requirements and court approval are not necessary

3. Application for Informal Probate
Appointment of personal representative
Application for informal probate

4. Application for Informal Probate
Acceptance by registrar of wills
All requirements have been met
Applicant has affirmed that statements in the application are true
Applicant is an interested person
Applicant has chosen the proper venue
120 hours have passed since the decedent’s death
Those demanding notice received it

5. Duties and Powers of the Personal Representative
Proper distribution of estate assets according to the will
Notice to interested persons
Payment of creditors’ claims
Inventory property
Hold and manage assets
Final accounting
Closing the estate