The Victorian DIY Probate Kit - Contents

The DIY Probate Kit from the Victorian Probate Kit originators is in two parts:

• a printed book (which includes the stationery needed for a probate application. Note that a 100% online kit is not possible)
• online probate resources (which include expanded chapters and a sample application that shows you how to fill out the forms)

 

The printed Probate Kit component

Quick Start to using the Kit

• What Executors do
• Sample Application
• Sample Advertisement
• Update information
• Some important notes
• Assets & Debts

Gathering Information

• Apply for Death Certificate
• Find the Will
• Select a Sample Application
• How to Advertise
• Get details of Assets & Debts
• Your Banking Decision
• Organise your Information

Introduction to Probate Documents

Lodging your application

• Who will lodge the application?
• When can I lodge?
• Probate Office location
• Summary of Lodging Process
• “Swearing” Affidavits
• After you lodge your application
• If your Probate doesn’t arrive
• Your Probate Arrives

Our Online Resources

(A description of what we make available to you online)

Probate Language

(An explanation of the words involved in Probate applications)

Index

Printed Application Forms

The printed book includes all the forms needed for normal applications.

(For those uncommon situations where people are asked for additional information we have supplementary information available).

The online component of the Victorian Probate Kit

After buying your Probate Kit you register it and get a free 6 month subscription to our online resources, which include

• An "e-book" on a range of probate related chapters. You can search this e-book for quick access to subjects of interest to you.
• A filled-out sample showing how to fill out your application. (We have many samples, and you select the one that best suits the Will that you have). The sample application makes it "as simple as 1-2-3". (One kit user described it as "like following the yellow brick road")