
Making a will is the initial step, however, to have the will provisions enforced, the will must be probated in court. Legal proceedings include Application to Probate a Will (to make distributions in accordance with the will provisions) and Applications to Probate a will as a muniment of title (to transfer title to real property).
If there is no will, an Application to Determine Heirship and Application for Independent or Dependent Administration must be filed.