I have also a significant part of my practice devoted to the probate of and administration of decedent's estates, including the probate process and summary administration of estates. I can assist the family and heirs of persons who have died in Florida or Illinois or who had property in Florida or Illinois. Probate is the legal process used to carry out a person's will after their death. As a probate attorney, I will advise you on how to perform the steps in the process and prepare and complete the paperwork necessary. In general, once the Personal Representative has identified and collected the dead person's belongings, including their money, property and other assets, and the person's debts and taxes have been paid, their money and property is distributed according to the language of the will.