Probate: Representative Services Here are the most important standard services we provide: Filing the will (if any) with the Superior Court. Identifying property interests (e.g., advising you how to transfer joint tenancy property, retirement benefits, insurance, and other non-probate assets). Drafting legal notice of death and mailing to beneficiaries and heirs. Drafting petition for probate and filing it with the Superior Court. Obtaining independent powers for personal representative. Obtaining a fidelity bond, if necessary. Securing admission of will (if any) to probate. Obtaining letters of administration for administrator. Arranging for publication of legal notice which cuts off creditors' claims after four (4) months. Preparing inventory and appraisal and filing it with the Superior Court. Helping arrange for sale of real estate property, if requested by personal representative. Advising personal representative whether income taxes or estate taxes are due. Helping prepare final accounting for court, if required. Petition for final distribution of estate and obtaining Court order of distribution.