South Australia Probate Applications
Key information about filing for probate in South Australia.
Can the application be submitted by post?
No. Applications in South Australia require the applicants to attend the Probate Registry in person at Adelaide on two separate occassions.
On the first visit (between 9am and 10.30 am only) the Registrar or Deputy Registrar will examine your application. If it is acceptable, they will ask you to return about 3 weeks from the date of filing. Only one of the executors need attend for filing.
On the second visit which all proving executors (executors thyat will be applying) must attend, the executors will be asked to sing the documents.
Probate filing fees (as at 1 July 2009):
The probate filing fee is $814.00.
Approximate time to the issue of the grant of probate:
6 weeks from signing the application for straightforward grants of probate. More compliacted cases may take longer.
Is a legal notice required to be published?
No.
Are you required to submit an inventory of assets and liabilities?
Yes. A detailed estimate of the value of the asets and liabilities of the deceased at the time of death is required to be submitted to the Probate Registry.
Probate Registry address:
Supreme Court of South Australia
The Registrar of Probates
301 King William Street, Adelaide, SA 5000
Phone (08) 8204 0505
