Hi there. The exact nature of your legal question is not clear, so the information below is of a general nature only and may be relevant to your situation.

Probate is the process of proving and registering the last will of a deceased person in the Supreme Court. When a person dies, probate must be applied for and obtained from the court before the executor of the will can administer the deceased’s estate. An application fee must be paid when applying for probate. This fee is paid by the person who is applying for probate, although it may be reimbursed under the terms of the will if the will says so.

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More information about probate application fees can be found on the Courts Administration Authority of South Australia website (www.courts.sa.gov.au). You may also want to speak to a lawyer if you have specific questions about managing your estate or someone else’s. By pressing the “Consult a Lawyer” button, LawAdvisor can help you search for experienced lawyers and obtain fee proposals for their services. Costs for legal advice and representation will vary between providers based on experience and the scope of services.