A Deposited Will is not the same as an estate matter. If the case number starts with a ‘D’, that is a Deposited Will only. If the case number starts with a ‘37’, then there is an established probate case for the decedent. Depositing a Will does not mean the Estate has been probated or is going through probate. An estate does NOT automatically get probated after a person has died. Someone needs to file a Petition for Probate requesting to be appointed as a Personal Representative.