55 Mall Dr, Suite 502 11725 516-693-9362 Monday to Sunday 9 am - 9 pm All cc, cash Probate process includes several steps. This will provide you with an outline of what to expect while this event is taking place. Petition – When an original Will of the decedent is discovered by the surviving spouse or children, the probate process will begin by filing a probate petition with the probate court. When this occurs, all heirs and beneficiaries must also be notified that a court hearing will take place. If at a later point later Will is discovered by someone else or if there are allegations of the fraudulent activity, the actual Will or a Will produced under undue influence, the objection to probate will be filed with the court and this will lead to a hearing.