Let’s dig a tad deeper on testate vs intestate.
We already know that testate vs intestate is whether or not the person had a will.
For testate (had a will), the executor’s responsibility is probating the will.
So, it’s their responsibility to find the will and file it with the petition for probate.
To validate the will, the two witnesses need to verify the signature.
But what if it’s intestate because there was no will?
Someone in the family has to file a Petition For Probate.
But you don’t have a will, so you won’t file that with the petition.
After this, the administrator will get appointed for the probate process.
Related: What If The Executor Does Not Probate The Will