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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 find out if an application has been lodged?

You can search for Probate applications in CourtSA. Log into CourtSA Choose from the drop down to the question ‘What would you like to do?’ the option ‘Search for a Probate Grant’. Enter at a minimum the first initial of the first name and the last name of the deceased.

2025-01-01T15:52:47+10:30January 1st, 2025|

How do I find out if a further grant has been made?

You can search for a further grant in CourtSA. Log into CourtSA Choose from the drop down to the question ‘What would you like to do?’ the option ‘Search for a Probate Grant’. Enter at a minimum the first initial of the first name and the last name of the deceased.

2025-01-01T15:52:40+10:30January 1st, 2025|

Can I download a grant?

You can download a copy of a grant if a grant has been issued by the South Australian Probate Registry. There is no associated fee. Log into CourtSA Choose from the drop down to the question ‘What would you like to do?’ the option ‘Search for a Probate Grant’. Enter at a minimum the first [...]

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