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Go to the Probate Division in the county where the decedent lived at the time of death. The court will appoint the ?executor.? It is the executor's job to locate and gather all of the assets, and then pay debts and distribute property ing to the terms of a will. The probate court will supervise this process.

Creating a Will in Vermont There are certain requirements which must be met for a will made in Vermont to be considered legal. The law requires that: The maker of the will (called the testator) be at least eighteen (18) years old and of sound mind. The will must be written.

Do All Estates Have to Go Through Probate in Vermont? Most estates in Vermont will need to go through probate. Unless they are included in a living trust, they will need to go through a legal process to have the assets transferred to the heirs.

You may file your will for safekeeping with the probate court in the county in which you reside. You may also file any amendments to the original will (codicils). There is a fee to file your will with the court.

You can contact the court by phone, in writing, in person, or by sending an email to JUD.VJB@vermont.gov. A motion is a request in writing asking the court to consider doing something specific in your case. All motions must identify the request and give specific reasons for the request.