Below is an overview of the probate process in Minnesota District Court. Please go to the Probate Help Topics page to learn more about what forms you may need and find other resources related to this topic.Probate Forms Probate Probate is the legal process of settling your estate in court after you die. 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. In certain circumstances, the law requires DHS and local agencies to recover costs that the medical assistance program pays for its members. Do you know how to find out if you are a beneficiary on a bank account?