Probate of Will Made Simple

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What Is The Procedure For Getting A Probate Will?

While you might think that the process for probate is difficult and time-consuming, it is not. The entire process is done in 4 steps, which are:

Prepare the Application
The first step is to prepare an application to the District Judge via a petition duly signed and verified by or on behalf of the applicant, in the format prescribed under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. This should be done 7 days after the testator’s death.

Submit the Application
The application needs to be prepared by lawyers and sent to the high court, under the jurisdiction of the property. In some cases, a lower court may accept the application.

Submit Documents
Certain documents are required to be submitted while applying for probate. You need to show the documents that prove that the will is genuine. You will also need to show the death certificate of the testator, and submit a document to prove that the will was executed by the testator as per his/her own free will.

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Once the court receives the application, it verifies all details and issues an invitation letter to the nearest kin of the deceased to claim the probate. A letter is also stuck at prominent places for public view and to invite objections, in case of any. If after 30 days, there is no objection from the kin or the public, the probate is issued.