Paperwork explained
Wills & documents
An estate runs on paperwork — and a lot of it. The will itself is just the starting point. Letters Testamentary, death certificates, and court filings all play a role in giving an executor the legal authority to act. These guides explain what each document is, how to get it, and why it matters.
Are Wills Public Record? How to Find a Deceased Person's Will
Once a will is filed for probate, it becomes public record. When it becomes public, how to find a deceased person's will, and exactly where wills are filed.
Read the full guide →Finding & filing a will
When wills become public and how to locate one.
Authority documents
What gives an executor legal power to act.
Going through wills & documents yourself?
Percorso helps executors track milestones, store documents securely, and keep family informed — without legal jargon.