Probate involves the filing of a Will after death with the Probate Court or the opening of an Estate if there is no Will. The probate process generally involves getting someone appointed as Personal Representative to administer the Estate. This normally involves handling creditor claims and managing and ultimately distributing assets to the beneficiaries in a Will or the intestate heirs if there is no Will. The Personal Representative is responsible for filing the proper documents with the Probate Court and filing the necessary tax returns.