If there are probate assets that need to be transferred after someone dies, the deceased person’s Will must be probated. Probate assets include accounts and property the deceased person owned that do not pass to a joint owner, designated beneficiary, trustee, or surviving spouse. If there are no probate assets, a deceased person’s Will does not need to be probated. However, it may be a good idea to file the Will for record with the local probate court in case additional probate assets are discovered in the future. For more information on Probate & Estate Administration click here.