How does probate work in New South Wales — what do executors need to know?
In New South Wales, a probate application is filed with the NSW Supreme Court. Before the grant is processed, you must publish a notice on the court’s website and wait out a mandatory notice period, and the original Will must be filed with the court. After that, timing depends on the registry’s workload and whether any requisitions or queries are raised. Filing fees are set by the value of the New South Wales assets. Willed’s fixed-fee probate service prepares NSW applications end to end.
For related guidance, see are probate records public in Australia, and how do you search for them?.
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In New South Wales, the application is filed with the New South Wales Supreme Court. Before the grant is processed, you must publish an advertisement on the court's website and wait out a mandatory notice period. The original Will must be filed with the court. After the Will is received, it depends on the registry caseload and whether there are any requisitions or queries raised in relation to the application prior to the grant being made. Filing fees are dependent on the value of New South Wales assets.
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