Help with Probate

[Patrick Longhi]

OK ..so I went to my local Probate Court today and asked the clerk for a listing of all the probates ...She looks at me like I have 3 heads and says..."for what"? She told me I needed a name and adress to see any of them. I asked if they were public record and she said yes but if I want copies its $5.00 per page to copy them. 

My question is ?? Has anyone here done any probates ? And whats the easiest way to sift through all the junk (and people) to find what Im looking for. I dont mind doing the time and research but Im looking for a bit of help in the beginning stages.

Any help would be appreciated...

thanks so much !!!