Probate

Requirement for Consent from Heirs in Probate Matters

adminJanuary 27, 2025Family Law, Property Divison

When an individual passes away, whether they have left a will (testate) or not (intestate), someone must be appointed to manage their estate. In the case of a testate death, a probate application is submitted to the court to appoint an executor who will carry out the provisions of the will. Conversely, when a person

RESEALING IN PROBATE

adminJuly 22, 2024Family & Divorce, Property Divison

This is when the deceased person owns assets requiring probate in more than one jurisdiction, it is necessary for the executor to obtain a grant of probate in one area where the deceased owned assets, and then have the same grant resealed in each other jurisdiction where the deceased owned assets. The Probate and Administration