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How do I amend the grant?

This function is only to be used if there is a clerical error on the face of the grant– ie the spelling of a name or an incorrect address. Log into CourtSA Go to ‘My Cases’ via the portal and select the case. On the summary page click the ‘Amend or Revoke Grant’ button Follow [...]

2025-01-01T15:54:14+10:30January 1st, 2025|

How do I amend the Statement of Assets and Liabilities?

If you have lodged an application but the grant has not yet issued, you have two options: Discontinue your application and relodge. The filing fee will be refunded. Wait until the grant has been issued and file an additional or inaccurately described asset. Please be aware there is an additional Court fee associated with this [...]

2025-01-01T15:54:07+10:30January 1st, 2025|

How is an applicant’s identity verified?

Identity verification is a 100 point identification check which must be completed before an authorised witness. An authorised witness is defined as: (a) the Registrar of the Court; (b) a justice of the peace; (c) a notary public; (d) a Commissioner for taking affidavits; (e) a police officer, other than a police officer who is [...]

2025-01-01T15:53:52+10:30January 1st, 2025|

How do I lodge the original Will/original grant/authenticated copy of a grant?

After lodging your application on CourtSA, go to ‘my existing cases’. In the relevant case, click the documents tab and download the document titled “Original Will Coversheet”. Place the original marked Will in a A4 envelope and affix the printed cover sheet to the envelope. Personal applicants must also place in the envelope their completed [...]

2025-01-01T15:53:42+10:30January 1st, 2025|

How do I revoke the grant?

A lodging party can request a grant to be revoked. For example, if the wrong will has been admitted became a later dated will has been discovered. Log into CourtSA Go to ‘My Cases’ via the portal and select the case. On the summary page click on ‘Amend or Revoke Grant’. Follow the prompts. Enter [...]

2025-01-01T15:53:30+10:30January 1st, 2025|

Are electronic documents considered originals?

The electronic documents found on CourtSA are the original documents. If certified copies are required you can download and print copies of the Grant from CourtSA and have those copies certified by an authorised person, such as a Justice of the Peace or a lawyer. Note: The Grant becomes a public document once it has [...]

2025-01-01T15:53:22+10:30January 1st, 2025|

Where do I find the original grant?

The original Grant is on CourtSA. Any version which is printed is considered a copy.  All electronic documents, and by extension printed copies, contain disclaimers explaining this.

2025-01-01T15:53:15+10:30January 1st, 2025|

How do I obtain a court certified copy of the grant?

You may wish to request a Court sealed copy of record or an Exemplification of a grant To request a Court sealed copy of record or an exemplification of a grant from the Probate Registry please email the Probate Registry attaching a letter addressed to the Registrar of Probates. The letter must set out the reasons why [...]

2025-01-01T15:53:07+10:30January 1st, 2025|