3.5 How is a will probated?

There are two ways to probate a will: probate in court and probate by a notary.

1. Probate in court

You must ask the Superior Court in the judicial district (area covered by the court) where the deceased person lived to probate the will. It can take 3-4 weeks after the application is filed to have the will probated.

2. Probate by a notary

You can ask a notary to probate the will. It costs about $100 to probate a will, plus the lawyer’s or notary’s fees.