Required documents for grant of probate

1. (a) Original last will and testament;
2. (b) 2 copies of the petition for grant of probate verified by oath and the following documents annexed:-
   1. (i) Extract of certificate of death. For the court’s copy of the petition, an extract of the certificate of death from the registration department. The other copy can be a photocopy of the extract.
   2. (ii) Schedule of assets and liabilities as at date of death;
   3. (iii) Certified true copy of the last will and testament of the deceased;
   4. (iv) If executor is a trust company, the resolution of the board of directors authorising an officer to make, swear and sign the petition;
   5. (v) If an additional name required in the grant, the evidence of that part of the estate in the other name;
3. (c) The affidavits of the attesting witnesses as to the execution of the will;
4. (d) Appointment of solicitors.
5. (e) Renunciation of probate, if applicable;
6. (f) For engrossing of the grant of probate:-
   1. (i) 3 copies of the last will and testament of the deceased;
   2. (ii) 3 copies of the schedule of assets and liabilities (the same as that annexed in the petition for probate);
   3. (iii) Administration oath affirmed by the executors.

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