Assets Overview

In Australia, most applications for grants of Probate, Letters of Administration and Reseals are processed by the following state Supreme Courts:

• The Supreme Court of New South Wales
• The Supreme Court of Victoria
• The Supreme Court of Queensland
• The Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory
• The Supreme Court of the Northern Territory
• The Supreme Court of Western Australia
• The Supreme Court of South Australia
• The Supreme Court of Tasmania

Each of the above Supreme Courts have different rules, procedures and costs associated with assessing and granting applications.

Help with deciding on which court to apply to:

Deciding which Supreme Court to apply to should be determined by several factors, including the value of the assets within each state, the type of property held within that state, and whether the will / estate is expected to be disputed by a family member or creditor.

Our probate experts can advise you on the most prudent approach to your Probate / Letters of Administration / Reseal application. Simply click on the asset class below where you can learn about the appropriate processes that you must consider.