How do I go about proving my inheritance?

A probate courtroom looks like any other courtroom.  It is a legal proceeding presided over by a Judge.  The actual name for the probate court varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.  In New York, the probate court is called Surrogates Court, in Delaware it is the Court of Chancery, in Maryland, it is called the Orphans Court.  In other jurisdictions the probate court is a division of the court system, for instance in DC it is called, The Superior Court for the District of Columbia, Probate division.  The function of the probate court regardless of its title is to handle matters related to a decedent’s estate.   Proving your inheritance should not be difficult.  The law firm that contacted already had information related to your relationship to the deceased.  Proving the inheritance may be as simple has providing identification and a birth certificate.  The firm that contacted you can give you information what they may need to complete the distribution.

If you have other questions regarding the inheritance and proving it, contact a lawyer experienced in handling probate matters.