What is a Grant of Probate? Probate is the proving of a Will in the Supreme Court of the appropriate State or Territory. It is the process by which the Court determines if the Will is valid. The Grant of Probate is the certificate issued by the Supreme Court which names the Executor and confirms that the Will is the last known Will of the deceased. Once Probate is issued the Executor (also known as the Legal Personal Representative) has the authority to administer the assets of the deceased’s estate … Continue reading What is Probate?