What happens when a person passes away with a will?
- The person named in the deceased person’s will as the executor should make an application to the Supreme Court for a grant of probate.
- This is an official Supreme Court document that gives the executor the authority to deal with and distribute the deceased’s assets according to the terms of their will.
- The executor must be mindful of any claims on the estate that may ultimately affect distribution of the assets.
- You can find more information about probate applications in our Wills & Estates topic.
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