A probate search is a thorough review of the probate case file located in the Probate Court Clerk’s Office, also referred to as a Surrogate Search. The search will list the information about the decedent including beneficiaries and a copy of the will filed, if any. The status of the probate file will be included in the report along with the status of the Estate Taxes.
State and county of the deceased
Name of the deceased, including middle name or initial if available
Date of death or year that the case was filed, if known