Most wills are probated without a contest from any source.  This web site attempts to point out in a straight-forward manner exactly what steps will be required in an uncontested probate.

Basic services - Provided in all Uncontested Probates and included in the "flat fees" quoted

• Review of Decedent's Will to insure validity and to determine what will be required to allow the court to admit it to probate;
  
• Meet with proposed executor to gather information required to make application for probate;
  
•  Preparation of Application for Probate;
  
•  Filing of application and original of Will with Court;
  
• Publication and posting of the probate application;

•  Setting of a hearing on application in the proper court;
  
• Court appearance and presentation of evidence in support of application;
  
• Prepare and file proof of facts, oath of executor and order admitting will to probate; 
• Hand carry oath of office of executor and present to a clerk of court authorized to issue letters testamentary;
  
• Order and supply to executor the letters testamentary;
  
• Work with executor to prepare an inventory of items belonging to the estate;
  
• Filing of inventory with the Court;
  
• Consult with survivors and/or family as requested by executor or executrix to determine if  other special legal needs exist.

Also see articles: Different Faces of Probate, Horrors of Probate- Is it or Is it fiction?, Duties of an executor