My Loved One’s Will “Gives” Their House To Me. Why Do I Need To Probate Their Estate?

A written Will is a person’s written instructions to the probate court about how they want their estate settled after they die. The Will still needs to be probated and receive the probate court’s “stamp of approval” however, before the house can be retitled into your name. You will not be able to sell the home until the home is legally titled into your name which is done through the probate process.