An entity established by court order that some property or person be subject to the legal control of another person or entity, known as a conservator.

Where a person, by way of a Court order or agreement, has the legal authority (and the corresponding duty) to care for the personal and property interests of another person, called a ward. Usually, a person has the status of guardian because the ward is incapable of caring for his or her own interests due to infancy, incapacity, or disability.

Probate Litigation includes requesting accountings of an estate, removal of administrators, Will contests and requesting the probate court provide other types relief.

The legal process of settling the estate of a deceased person, specifically resolving all claims and distributing the decedent's property under the valid will. Probate is a service that the probate Court provides to confirm the validity of a deceased person's will. Once a will has been probated by the court, everyone can rely on its authenticity. Probate protects the instructions of the deceased, confirms the executor as the Personal representative of the estate, protects the interests of family members who may have claims against the estate, and protects the executor against claims and law suits.