The person who is nominated as Executor in the will usually petitions the court for probate. This does not happen automatically, and may not be necessary in every case. A consultation with an attorney who practices in the area of probate or trusts and estates can be very helpful at this point. If you are in possession of the original will, whatever you do, DO NOT UNSTAPLE OR REMOVE THE BINDINGS OF THE WILL.
By Esther Schwartz Zelmanovitz
