Common Documents Used in Probating an Estate

• Will

• Death Certificates

• Checking/Savings account statements

• Motor vehicle titles

• Real estate deeds

• Installment loans / promissory notes

• Safe deposit box information

• Birth certificate

• Social Security number

• Stocks and bonds

• Marriage / divorce records

• Pension and annuity records

• Veterans records

• Insurance policies

• Life insurance papers

• Federal / state income tax returns

• Health and insurance benefits