What is a short certificate?

A short certificate is a certification that a probate/administration proceeding is on file in our office and that the personal representative's appointment has not been revoked.

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1. What does "probate" mean?
2. Are all wills open to the public?
3. Why is a will registered or probated?
4. What does "intestate" mean?
5. What is a short certificate?
6. When does a will get registered and filed?
7. Why do you keep the original will?
8. I can only find a copy of the will I'd like to offer for probate. What can I do?
9. What are Letters Testamentary / Letters of Administration?
10. Do I need an attorney to apply for files?
11. Who can be appointed administrator?
12. What do I need to open an estate?
13. Can your office help me prepare the inheritance tax form?