Probate is how the will of a dead person is taken and used by a court. Probate checks that paying the dead person's debts, and giving away the dead person's money and property follows the instructions in the will. In many jurisdictions the court where probate happens is called a probate court.
Probate follows these steps:
For people who die without much money or property, many jurisdictions allow simple probate that is cheaper and easier to do.