The process of obtaining an Order for Probate can take anything from a few weeks to several months depending on the complexity of the Estate. Some of the mandatory requirements in an application for Probate or Estate Administration are:
- A Wills Search must be conducted with Vital Statistics (this takes approximately 3 weeks to receive by mail)
- Notices of the application must be sent out to each person who is a beneficiary under the Will or has an entitlement to the estate under part 3 of WESA
- Assets and liabilities of the Deceased are gathered
- Court documents are drafted an application is made to court for review.