How do I apply for probate in Victoria?

If you're the executor named in a will, probate is the Supreme Court of Victoria's official confirmation that the will is valid and that you have authority to deal with the estate. It's usually needed before banks, share registries or Land Registry Services will release or transfer assets.

The process: you advertise your intention to apply (a mandatory notice, with a short waiting period), lodge the application with the will and a death certificate through the Court's RedCrest-Probate system, and once the grant issues you can collect assets, pay debts and distribute the estate to the beneficiaries.

Executors carry real legal responsibilities and personal risk if they get it wrong. We guide executors through probate and estate administration step by step — so nothing is missed.