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The last thing I ever wanted to be was a executer for a will. I had absolutely no idea about what to do or how to do it. The first thing I had to do was identify what the estate consisted of. Once I had the estate identified and the liabilities identified I had to take care of the liabilities. There was enough in the estate to cover what was owed and have some left over. My next step was to file the required probate forms with the state. If you are ever put in this position I recommend you consult with a probate attorney answer your questions.