APPLY FOR GRANT OF LETTER OF PROBATE
A Grant of Letter of Probate legally recognizes an individual as the Executor of the deceased’s estate.
The appointed individual manages the deceased’s property. This includes distributing the estate to the beneficiaries after payment of the deceased’s debts and other expenses.
1. Pre-Application Checklist
| Application | What You Need |
|---|---|
| Grant of Probate (All) |
Submit original Will to the Probate Registry for verification. For Muslim individuals with a Will, verification must first be obtained from the Syariah High Court. |
2. File Your Application
Required Documents Common to Both LA and GP:
- Application Form (Free)
- Petition Form
- Affidavit (Collector of Stamps)
- Death Certificate and IC of deceased
- Marriage Certificate / Single Status Certificate (from Ketua Kampung)
- ICs of beneficiaries
- All documents of title to the estate
3. Fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| File Opening (Petition Form) |
B$160.00 |
| Affidavit Fee (per applicant) |
B$5.00 |
| Stamp Duty (upon extraction) |
B$1.00 |
| Extraction Fees Based on estate value |
See Extraction Fee Table |
4. Valuation of Estate
Once documents are submitted, the Registry issues valuation letters for you to send to relevant agencies (e.g. Land, Banks, Transport). Return the replies to the Probate Office.
5. Extraction Fee Table
| NET VALUE OF THE ESTATE ASSESSED BY THE COLLECTOR OF ESTATE DUTY DOES NOT EXCEED | EXTRACTION FEE |
|---|---|
| B$10,000.00 |
B$20.00 |
| B$20,000.00 |
B$40.00 |
| B$30,000.00 |
B$60.00 |
| B$40,000.00 |
B$80.00 |
| B$50,000.00 |
B$100.00 |
| B$60,000.00 |
B$120.00 |
| B$70,000.00 |
B$140.00 |
| B$80,000.00 |
B$160.00 |
| B$90,000.00 |
B$180.00 |
| B$100,000.00 |
B$200.00 |
| B$110,000.00 |
B$220.00 |
| B$120,000.00 |
B$240.00 |
| B$130,000.00 |
B$260.00 |
| B$140,000.00 |
B$280.00 |
| B$150,000.00 |
B$300.00 |
| B$160,000.00 |
B$320.00 |
| B$170,000.00 |
B$340.00 |
| B$180,000.00 |
B$360.00 |
| B$190,000.00 |
B$380.00 |
| B$200,000.00 |
B$400.00 |
| B$300,000.00 |
B$500.00 |
| B$400,000.00 |
B$600.00 |
| B$500,000.00 |
B$700.00 |
| B$800,000.00 |
B$800.00 |
| B$1,200,000.00 |
B$1,000.00 |
| B$2,000,000.00 |
B$1,200.00 |
6. Hearing and Grant
Once fees are paid, the hearing will be scheduled within one month.
Attend the hearing with the Probate Officer or Deputy Probate Officer.
If successful, the Letter of Probate will be issued.
7. WILLS - What happens next?
Step 1: Is there an Executor named in the Will?
Yes: Go to Step 2.
No: You must apply for Letter of Administration with the Will attached (This happens when the Will does not name anyone to carry out the instructions).
Step 2: Is the Executor legally able and willing to act? (They must be of sound mind, legal age and willing to take on the responsibility).
Yes: Proceed to apply Grant of Letter of Probate.
No: Go to Step 3.
Step 3: Is there another Executor named in the Will?
Yes: The first Executor must officially give up (renounce) their role.
Then go back to Step 1 with the next named Executor.
No: Proceed to apply Grant for Letter of Administration with the Will attached.
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