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In order to be effective, a Will must be admitted to probate after the maker of the Will dies. That is, the Will must be filed with an application with the appropriate court. The court then finds that the Will was made by the decedent in the proper formalities; and has not been revoked. Sometimes, there is a need for administration. Administration is where the judge appoints an executor (administrator, if there is no Will) who then winds up the affairs of the decedent. That is, the executor gathers the property, sells property as needed, pays debts, and distributes to the beneficiaries under the Will (or heirs if there is no Will). Although the Will states who the executor is, they are only nominated by the Will. The judge must find that they are qualified to be executor (no felony convictions or is otherwise not fit). Sometimes there is no need for administration, and the probate is called a muniment of title.