Probate is the legal process by which a deceased person’s will is reviewed and validated by a court, ensuring that the will is authentic, debts and taxes are paid, and that the remaining assets are properly distributed to the named beneficiaries
Also Note:
Probate can be time-consuming and public, and in some cases, costly, depending on the size and complexity of the estate.
Many people use living trusts or joint ownership strategies to avoid probate and keep their affairs private.