Is it easy to do probate yourself?

Probate is the legal process of validating a will and appointing an executor to administer the estate. In Western Australia, you can apply for probate online through the Supreme Court website. However, there are a few requirements that must be met before you can begin the process. First, you must be an executor named in the will. If there is more than one executor, all executors must apply for probate together. Second, you must be over 18 years of age and have Capacity to Apply. Third, you must complete a Probate requisition form and submit it to the Probate Registry. Once your application has been lodged, the Probate Registry will review it and may contact you if there are any problems. If everything is in order, they will issue a Probate Certificate, which will allow you to begin administering the estate. As you can see, though the process of applying for probate in Western Australia is relatively straightforward, but only if you strictly follow the steps that must be followed in order to ensure a smooth and successful probate application. If there is any deviation from the Court’s requirements, or if there are complications such as dementia, witnessing, staple holes mars and the like then the application will likely receive a requisition notice.