ADMINISTRATION AND PROBATE ACT 1919 - SECT 16

ADMINISTRATION AND PROBATE ACT 1919 - SECT 16

16—Proceedings for probate on death of testator where will has been deposited

        (1)         On the death of a testator, whose will is at the time of his death deposited with the Registrar, any executor of the will may in person apply for probate of such will.

        (2)         The Registrar shall thereupon supply the executor so applying with a printed form of declaration in the prescribed form, and upon the executor making such declaration the Registrar, if he thinks the case a proper one for the exercise of the power by this section given to him, may, on payment of all duties due, grant probate to the executor.

        (3)         Such probate shall be made out by the Registrar, or a clerk in his office, and the Registrar shall make the prescribed charges for the form of declaration and for making out the probate.