SUPREME COURT ACT 1935 - SECT 18

SUPREME COURT ACT 1935 - SECT 18

18—Probate jurisdiction

The court shall, in relation to probates and letters of administration, have the following jurisdiction, that is to say:

            (a)         The like voluntary and contentious jurisdiction and authority in and for the State in relation to the granting or revoking of probate of wills, and administration of the effects of deceased persons, as was vested in or exercisable by the Court of Probate established in England under the Court of Probate Act 1857 , together with full authority to hear and determine all questions relating to testamentary causes and matters:

            (b)         The like jurisdiction and powers with respect to the real estate of deceased persons as it has with respect to the personal estate of deceased persons:

            (c)         All probate jurisdiction which, under or by virtue of any enactment not repealed by this Act, is vested in or capable of being exercised by the court.