FRANCIS LEPP

It's true, you can apply for probate without a lawyer; however, the process is notoriously tedious and nitpicky. We've witnessed court clerks reject applications because the applicant wrote "zero" instead of "nil". Thankfully, we know the nuances of the system and can streamline your application.

If you hire us to handle your probate application, this is what we'll do for you:

• Will search in Wills Notice Registry
• Authorization to obtain information
• Letters to banks/pensions/other places where deceased has assets to determine value
• Once will search received, draft Notice of Proposed Application (P1)
• Mail or deliver P1s to all required to receive (beneficiaries under will, intestate beneficiaries, PG&T, etc.)

We'll also draft all the necessary Probate documents:

• Probate consents (for those with equal entitlement to apply for probate/administration)
• Renunciations, if applicable
• Affidavit of Applicant
• Affidavit of Assets and Liabilities
• Affidavit of Delivery
• Submission for Estate Grant
• Estate Grant (Grant of Probate or Administration)
• Supplemental Affidavit if requested by court registry

Once probate/administration is granted, we will provide you with a reporting letter that sets out next steps, including:

• Publish Notices to Creditors
• Ensure executor/administrator obtains clearance certificate
• Instructions for interim and final distributions
• Release and Consents of all beneficiaries

It's quite the laundry list. That's why we're here to help :)