Paul Sometimes I think that we should go back to the old terms we see so often, the will was proved or proven. Meaning just what it says the will was found to be valid. Then every thing else becomes the inventory and administration of the estate. How much more simple. Now unless you have a law degree it is hard to understand what's happening. Clay Gullatt Mount Airy To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html