When a person dies without a will, if there are no complexities in the circumstances of the deceased, the documents required for a typical application include:
- Certificate of Wills Notice Search
- Notice of Proposed Application in relation to Estate (Form P1)
- Submission for Estate Grant (Form P2)
- Affidavit of Applicant for Grant of Administration without will annexed (Form P5)
- Affidavit of Delivery (Form P9)
- Affidavit of Assets and Liabilities for Domiciled Estate Grant (Form P10)
- Cheque for probate filing fees
When a person dies with a will but without designating an executor to administer his or her estate, the documents for a typical application are those submitted to obtain a Grant of Probate.