Probate: - as it reads in the dictionary - To Prove.. 1-The Act or process of proving before a duly authorized person that a document submitted for official certification and registration, as a last Will and Testament, is genuine... 2-the judicial certification of a Will... 3-a certified copy of a probated Will... 4-all matters coming under the jurisdiction of probate courts. Generally the Probate process of an un-contested Will can take between 18 to 24 months. The costs range between 10% and 12% of the Gross Estate. During the first 90 days of Probate, the Court advertises to the general public to come forward and make a claim if anyone believes they have or should have an interest in the estate. The matters and assets of the estate are open to the public for review.