Daily Hearing List - The Supreme Court of Victoria
WEBFind out the matters scheduled to be heard in the Supreme Court of Victoria each day, with times and courtrooms. Learn how to access live streams of some proceedings, contact associates for virtual hearings and download the PDF list.
The Supreme Court of Victoria
WEBFind information about the Supreme Court of Victoria, its functions, services, news and resources. Search court records, access e-filing, view hearing lists and virtual hearings, and learn how to represent yourself.
Wills and probate | The Supreme Court of Victoria
WEBPOAS is a service that allows you to search and publish advertisements for grants of probate and administration of deceased estates. You can access POAS via RedCrest-Probate, the electronic filing platform for the Probate Office.
How the Court works - The Supreme Court of Victoria
WEBThe Supreme Court of Victoria is the highest court in the state, hearing serious criminal and complex civil cases, as well as some appeals. It has two divisions: the Trial Division and the Court of Appeal, with different functions and procedures.
Probate FAQs - The Supreme Court of Victoria
WEBNov 1, 2017 · Learn about the process and requirements of applying for probate or administration under the Administration and Probate Act 1958. Find answers to common questions about statutory legacy, death certificates, executors, administrators, grants of representation and more.
Applying for a grant of probate or administration
WEBLearn the steps to obtain a grant of probate or administration for a deceased estate in Victoria, whether you need a solicitor, a trustee company, or a self-represented service. Find out how to advertise, complete, and upload your application online, and access the grant via RedCrest-Probate.
What is probate and administration? - The Supreme Court of Victoria
WEBProbate is a legal document issued by the Court to the executor of a will, allowing them to deal with the deceased's assets. Administration is a similar document issued to the closest next of kin when there is no will. Learn when and how to apply for a grant of representation.
Case summaries - The Supreme Court of Victoria
WEBFind out about the Court's decisions, judgments, and sentences for criminal cases and other matters. Read or listen to summaries of recent proceedings and access the full judgments on AustLII.
Small estates optional service | The Supreme Court of Victoria
WEBA small estate is when a person’s assets at their date of death are below the value set by government, which is currently $129,850. The maximum value of an estate changes each financial year per the table below. Date of death between. Maximum value. 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025. $129,850. 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024. $125,080.
Searching probate records | The Supreme Court of Victoria
WEBLearn how to search the online database and the physical records of probate applications filed with the Supreme Court of Victoria since 1970. Find out how to create a RedCrest-Probate account, file a request to search, and pay the fees.