Need of Probate & Administration When Someone Dies Asset distribution is relatively simple when the deceased has left behind a will, since the name of the executor is generally mentioned in the will. Wills probate refers to the legal process used to appraise property values and distribute assets belonging to a person who has died. For more information, visit at willsestatelawyers.com. in Public bookmarkswith probate-and-estate-administrationby 4 users