The ‘Grant of Probate’ is the fourth document required in an application for a Grant of Probate.
It is this document that will receive the seal of the Supreme Court to show that Probate has been granted. This will allow assets to be released to the Executor(s).
Generally the ‘Grant of Probate’ form is only one page and sets out the details of the deceased (including their name, date of death and the date of Will). It also sets out clearly who the Grant of Probate is issued to – being the Executor(s).
When filing this document with the Supreme Court, a copy of the will and a copy of the Inventory of Property must both be attached.
Once the Grant of Probate, Affidavit of Executor, Summons and Inventory of Property have been completed and executed the documentation can be lodged at the Supreme Court together with the original Will and Death Certificate.
At Frank Law, our dedicated Estate & Succession Planning team can assist you in the preparation and filing of these documents to ensure this process can be dealt with as quickly as possible in an already difficult time.
If you have further questions please contact us at frank@franklaw.com.au
This is not legal advice.