will - a will tells people your intentions of what you want to happen to your estate after your death.
probating a will - Probate is the simple step of having a court review the
decedent's will and appointing the person named in the will, the
executor, to manage the decedent's estate.
estate - all of your assets, bank accounts, properties, things, etc.
will contest - one or more people are saying that the will is not valid or want to change or challenge something that is in the will.
executor - the person in charge of executing the will.
guardianship - Having a person manage the affairs of another person who is unable to do so.