When the person who died (the Decedent) had a Will then the Will must be filed in Surrogate's Court and admitted (approved) for probate. Administration When a Person Dies with No Will.Learn How to Order a Death Certificate in Pennsylvania. What is a death certificate? Death records are also available from the local Registrar of Vital Statistics where the event occurred. Questions or comments? We've got the answers in our FAQs. Investments What is a Coverdell Education Savings account? If your loved one dies with a will, you must file the will in the Probate Court in the county where the deceased was domiciled at the time of their death. Get the resources you need to help navigate someone else's financial affairs.