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What is a probate package?

Leia Doyle

What is a probate package?

A grant of probate is a legal document that authorises an executor (or executors) to manage the estate of a deceased person in accordance with the provisions of the deceased’s will. A grant of probate will not be made if the deceased had no assets in New South Wales.

What does a grant of probate include?

A Grant is an official document, sealed by the Probate Registry and confirming that the person named on it is entitled to deal with the estate, i.e. collect all the assets, pay all liabilities and debts of the estate and distribute the net balance to entitled beneficiaries.

How do you draft a petition for probate?

Details required for filing a probate petition

  1. Full name.
  2. Nationality and current country of residence.
  3. Latest permanent residential address (where the deceased resided at the time of his/ her death)
  4. Marital status of the deceased.
  5. Occupation of the deceased at the time of his/ her death.
  6. True copy of death certificate.

Do I need a grant of Probate if there is a Will?

Probate or Letters of Administration will be required in all cases where the deceased owned a property in his or her sole name. If there is a Will, the Executors apply for the Grant of Probate. If there is no Will, the Personal Representatives of the estate apply for Letters of Administration.

Can I probate a sample?

I,_______________ one of the witnesses to the last will and testament of __________ the testator stated in the above petition, do say and declare that I was present on the _______________ day of_____ at _______________ and saw the testator affix his hand/signature or mark to said will, marked A per Affidavit of …

How long does it take to get Letter of Executorship?

Letters of Executorship over R 250 000.00 estates The Master issues Letters of Executorship about 3 months after receiving the Reporting Documents. Once Letters of Executorship have been issued the Executor is authorized by the Master to act on behalf of the estate and to continue with the winding up process.