Written in simple, non-technical language, the book demonstrates how to apply for and obtain letters of probate or administration and transfer assets. Step-by-step instructions are given in the book and all the required forms are included through the download link found in the back (in MS Word and PDF formats). This kit also contains Administration Forms, which are required when the deceased did not have a valid will. When someone has died, it must be proven by a legal process that a will has been validly made and executed.This book demonstrates in easy-to-understand terms how anyone faced with this difficult situation can probate an estate without consulting a lawyer. This new third edition is divided into easy-to-understand sections about probate (with a will), administration (without a will), and administration (with a will that is invalid or incomplete). It features a restructured format for easier understanding of the different procedures for Probate and Administration. And includes updated forms and text to reflect the new Wills, Estates and Succession Act which went into effect on April 1, 2014.