Probate
Probate is the name of a court order that is granted by the Supreme Court of NSW. Being granted probate confirms that the:
- Will is valid
- Executor has permission to distribute the estate according to the Will.
Probate is also the name of the online system for lodging uncontested applications for a grant of probate.
Applying for a grant of Probate
To apply for a grant of Probate, you will need to:
- Gather supporting documents
- Submit a probate application via Probate
- Respond to Requisitions from the Court
Getting started with your application
To apply for a grant you need an Online Registry account.
Once you have an Online Registry Account, continue to Probate by selecting the button below.
Errors in a published notice
- If you see an error in the published notice, please contact the Supreme Court within 14 days of publication
- If an error is corrected, the 14 day publication period will recommence from the date of correction
- If you do not publish a correct notice, you may have to publish and pay for another probate notice.
Publishing notices for an old case
To publish a Notice of Intended Distribution for a case that was started before 2013, contact registry staff to publish the notice on your behalf.