Probate Application Tasmania
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Applying for Probate TAS or Letters of Administration TAS is often one of the first steps you will take when dealing with the estate of a loved one who has passed away. Together these are known as Grants of Representation, and although there is no legal requirement that you must obtain a Grant before dealing with a deceased person’s estate, many asset-holders will request Probate or Letters of Administration before releasing assets.
Whilst most Probate applications TAS and Letters of Administration applications TAS are lodged by solicitors or trustee companies, many people align to managing this very important, and personal, application themselves as a Self-Represented Applicant (SRA). For those that do, Probate Consultants have created a seamless application experience that makes the process Fast, Affordable and Easy.
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Applying for Probate and Letters of Administration in Tasmania
Applying for Probate in TAS and Letters of Administration in TAS involves the following steps:
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FIXED FEE:
$1,888 inc GST: Conventional Applications
$2,288 inc GST: Complex Applications
+ Court Fees
What You Get:
- Consultation with a Probate Specialist
- One, simple webform to complete
- Advertisement (Notice) published
- Documents ready within 24 hours
- Guided document signing and lodgement
- Support with Court questions (requisitions)
- Grants of Probate & LOA received fast
- Ongoing support and guidance after Probate / LOA granted
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Probate and LOA granted fast with our streamlined application process.
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Affordable Fees that are transparent and completely fixed, regardless of the value of the estate.
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Probate Consultants empowers SRAs in Tasmania to apply for Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration by providing specialist guidance and support. Our seamless application experience ensures that the process is Fast, Affordable, and Easy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Note: The information provided is general in nature and is intended to offer an outline only. It is not comprehensive, nor does it constitute legal advice.
Probate in TAS is a legal process where the Supreme Court certifies that:
- A person has passed away (the deceased).
- The deceased left a valid Will.
- The executor(s) named in the Will have the authority to administer and finalise the deceased’s estate.
- This includes all property, assets and any debt.
A Grant of Probate in TAS is a legal document issued to the executor(s) of a valid Will by the Supreme Court. It is proof of an executor’s legal right to administer and finalise a deceased person’s estate (deceased estate).
You apply for a Grant of Probate in TAS by lodging a Probate application with the Supreme Court.
The Probate application consists of a number of documents, including affidavits, and can be lodged once the application has been advertised for 14 clear days.
The cost involved in applying for Probate in TAS depends on how you choose to apply. There are 4 main ways to apply for a Grant of Probate in Tasmania:
- Prepare the application yourself as a Self-Represented Applicant (SRA).
- Engage Probate Consultants to assist with your application as an SRA.
- Instruct a lawyer to act on your behalf.
- Authorise a Trustee Company to act as the executor.
Applying Yourself
If you apply for Probate yourself, without a solicitor or the support of Probate Consultants, the only cost involved is the Filing Fee. This is paid when lodging the application with the Supreme Court of TAS.
The Filing Fee is based on the gross value of the estate in TAS:
- $498.40: Less than $50,000
- $900.68: More than $50,000 but less than $250,000
- $975.44: More than $250,000 but less than $500,000
- $1,228.20: More than $500,000 but less than $1,000,000
- $1,555.72: More than $1,000,000 but less than $2,000,000
- $1,767.54: More than $2,000,000 but less than $5,000,000
- $2,123.54: More than $5,000,000
Solicitors
There is no standard cost that solicitors charge for preparing Probate applications. Fees vary from practitioner to practitioner and practice to practice.
When considering a price quote from a Solicitor, ensure the following has been included:
- GST
- Filing Fee
- Costs & Disbursements
Probate Consultants
Probate Consultants charge all Australians the same Fixed-Fees regardless of the value of the estate. You have complete certainty over the total out-of-pocket cost involved in obtaining Probate from the beginning – no surprises.
The total cost involved in applying for Probate in TAS includes:
- Our Fixed-Fee:
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- $1,888 inc GST: Conventional Applications
- $2,288 inc GST: Complex Applications
- Supreme Court Filing Fee: $498.40 to $2,123.54
Probate is usually granted within 6 weeks in Tasmania.
You can apply for Probate yourself in TAS as a Self-Represented Applicant by:
- Completing a ‘Notice of Intention to Apply for a Grant’ and emailing it to the Probate Registry.
- The Registry will publish the Notice on the Supreme Court of Tasmania website.
- Completing the required forms.
- Lodging the Probate application with the Supreme Court.
Probate is not always required where there is a Will in TAS. Probate is only required when an asset holder (ie Aged Care Facility, Bank, Share Registry etc) will not allow an executor to deal with an asset unless a formal Grant of Probate is produced.
Some asset holders will release an asset without requiring a Grant of Probate. In these cases you will usually need to produce a certified copy of the Death Certificate and Will. You should contact each asset holder to find out whether Probate is required to access the asset.
Probate may also be necessary to perform other duties in relation to finalising a deceased person’s estate, including making contact with the ATO regarding tax returns or dealing with liabilities such as mortgages.
Probate is necessary in TAS when an asset holder (Bank, Super Fund, Aged Care Facility, etc) requests a Grant of Probate before allowing an executor access to a deceased person’s assets.
It may also be required to perform other duties in relation to finalising a deceased person’s estate, including making contact with the ATO regarding tax returns or dealing with liabilities such as mortgages.
You Need A Grant Of Probate In The Following Situations:
- Seeking the refund of an Accommodation Bond (RAD) from an aged care facility.
- Accessing funds in a bank account over a certain value, usually $50,000.
- Dealing with real estate held solely by the deceased, or as tenants in common.
- Accessing shares over a certain value, usually $50,000.
- Dealing with Superannuation that is payable to the estate.
You can determine whether Probate is required in TAS by:
- Contacting asset holders and asking whether they require a Grant of Probate in order for you to deal with the estate.
- If there are minimal assets, you may only need to produce a certified copy of the Will and death certificate.
- Contacting Probate Consultants for a Free Consultation regarding the estate.
- Speaking with a Probate Solicitor.
Probate is not required in TAS when asset holders will release the deceased person’s assets without the need for a Grant issued by the Supreme Court. There is no legal requirement to obtain a Grant of Probate to administer a deceased estate in TAS.
Please Note: Probate may also be necessary to perform other duties in relation to finalising a deceased person’s estate, including making contact with the ATO regarding tax returns or dealing with liabilities such as mortgages.
When trying to find the Will of a deceased person in Tasmania, the first step is to thoroughly search their home, office, and other places of occupancy. Wills are usually kept with important documents in a safe location.
If the Will was prepared by lawyers, it is very likely being held at the law firm that made the Will, in which case the executor can request for it to be released.
If the Will is not with lawyers, and cannot be found amongst the deceased’s personal effects, executors can check with the following institutions to discover whether the Will has been deposited for safe keeping:
- Bank(s) where the deceased held accounts
- A trustee company like the Public Trustee in TAS
- The Supreme Court
If the original Will cannot be found, executors can still apply for Probate using a copy of the Will. This application is more complex as the Court must be satisfied that sufficient attempts to locate the original Will have been made.