Basic Information and Documents Required in Probate Proceedings

• A copy of the death certificate

• A list of funeral, burial and undertakers expenses

• The original Will and any amendments or attachments if any OR

• Where there is no Will, a list of all next of kin of the Deceased: - To
include: spouse, children, parents, brothers/sisters, nieces/nephews. Relatives who pre-deceased the deceased must also be disclosed.


• The addresses of all beneficiaries/Next of Kin

• The occupations and RSI (PPSN) tax numbers of all beneficiaries/next of kin

• A list of Assets of the Deceased including property, bank accounts, Credit Union accounts,
Post Office accounts, shares held, bonds, cars etc.

• Details of debts of the Deceased to include funeral expenses, outstanding loans, credit card bills etc.

• Details of the Deceased's RSI (PPSN) tax number

• Details of the Deceased to include: His/Her address and former addresses, occupation, date of birth, marital status. If Separated/Divorced, contact details of former spouse.