The 100-Point ID Check for Probate in South Australia
Exactly which documents you need for the SA probate identity verification, who can witness it, the name-matching rules, and what happens if you get it wrong.
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Aboriginal Estate Administration in South Australia
How SA probate law applies to Aboriginal and First Nations estates — where the Succession Act 2023 fits, where it fails, and where to get culturally appropriate help.
Alternatives to Fixed-Fee Probate Services in South Australia (Bare, Gathered Here)
Compare Bare, Gathered Here and other fixed-fee SA probate services against DIY guides. What's included, what you still pay, and when each option makes sense.
Alternatives to Hiring a Probate Solicitor in South Australia
Five alternatives to hiring a probate solicitor in SA: DIY with a guide, Public Trustee, fixed-fee services, legal aid, and hybrid approaches. Costs compared.
Bank Accounts After Death in South Australia: Thresholds, Freezes, and Section 100
What happens to bank accounts when someone dies in SA. Covers BankSA, CBA, Westpac, ANZ, NAB thresholds, Section 100, funeral payments, and when probate is required.
Bank Thresholds for Releasing Deceased Estate Funds in South Australia
BankSA, CBA, Westpac, ANZ, NAB — each has different limits for releasing funds without probate. Here's the SA-specific breakdown.
The Best Probate Guide for Interstate Executors Managing a South Australian Estate
Live in Melbourne, Sydney, or overseas and named executor for an SA estate? The CourtSA portal, registered post lodgement, and Land Services SA explained for remote executors.
Best Probate Resource for First-Time Executors in South Australia
The best probate resource for first-time SA executors compared: free government sites, law firm blogs, Public Trustee, solicitors, and step-by-step guides.
The Best Probate Resource for a Surviving Spouse in South Australia
What surviving spouses in SA actually need after a partner dies: the $15,000 direct transfer rule, joint tenancy, small estates, bank thresholds, and when probate is unavoidable.
Contesting a Will in South Australia: Grounds, Process, and What the 2023 Law Changed
SA's Succession Act 2023 tightened will-challenge rules significantly. Here's who can contest, what grounds exist, and what the court now prioritises.
DIY Probate Guide vs Public Trustee in South Australia
Compare DIY probate with a guide vs using the Public Trustee in South Australia. Costs, timelines, and which option suits your estate size.
DIY Probate in South Australia: What It Costs and Whether You Can Do It Without a Lawyer
SA probate without a solicitor is legally allowed and increasingly common. Here's what you'll pay, what you'll need, and where self-represented executors go wrong.
Executor Duties South Australia: Legal Responsibilities Under the Succession Act 2023
What South Australian executors are legally required to do, the deadlines that matter, and how personal liability works under the Succession Act 2023.
Renouncing as Executor in South Australia
What it means to renounce probate in SA, when you can still do it, how Form PROB16 works, and what happens to the estate if all executors step down.
Paying Funeral Costs from a Deceased Estate in South Australia
SA banks can release funds for funerals before probate is granted. Here's how to claim funeral expenses from a frozen estate and what assistance is available.
How Long Does Probate Take in South Australia?
Realistic SA probate timelines from application to grant — and the most common reasons it takes longer than it should.
How to Apply for Probate in South Australia Without a Lawyer
Step-by-step guide to applying for probate through CourtSA without a solicitor. Covers identity checks, will marking, fees, and physical lodgement.
How to File a CourtSA Probate Application in South Australia
Step-by-step guide to the CourtSA probate portal: 100-point identity check, will marking, statement of assets, physical lodgement, and how to avoid requisitions.
How to Value an Estate for Probate in South Australia
CourtSA requires accurate date-of-death valuations for all SA estate assets. Here's what's accepted, what's rejected, and how it affects your court fee.
Insolvent Estates and Deceased Estate Debts in South Australia
What to do when a South Australian estate owes more than it owns — debt priority rules, executor personal liability, and when to stop distributing under the Succession Act 2023.
Interstate Probate in South Australia: Registering an Interstate Grant Under the 2023 Law
Section 57 of SA's Succession Act 2023 replaced the old reseal process. Interstate executors can now register a foreign grant directly via CourtSA.
What Happens to Joint Tenant Property When Someone Dies in South Australia
Joint tenancy triggers automatic survivorship in SA — no probate needed. Here's how the surviving owner claims the property through Land Services SA.
Letters of Administration South Australia: Who Applies and How
How to apply for letters of administration in South Australia when there's no will. Covers intestacy rules, CourtSA process, and who inherits under the Succession Act 2023.
How to Pay Funeral Costs from a Deceased Estate in South Australia
Learn how to access estate funds for funeral expenses in SA — bank release rules, FuneralAssistanceSA, and how probate fits in. 150-char max.
What Happens to Power of Attorney When Someone Dies in South Australia
An SA Enduring Power of Attorney ceases automatically on death. Here's what happens next and who takes over managing the deceased's affairs.
Probate Caveats in South Australia: When to Lodge One and What Happens Next
A SA probate caveat halts a grant for up to 6 months via CourtSA. Here's when it's appropriate, what it costs, and what risks a wrongly lodged caveat carries.
Probate Fees South Australia: Court Costs and What Executors Actually Pay
Exact CourtSA filing fees for South Australian estates in 2025/26, plus Land Services SA costs, and how to avoid paying a solicitor on top.
Probate Guide vs Hiring a Probate Solicitor in South Australia
Should you hire a probate solicitor or use a step-by-step guide to file through CourtSA yourself? Compare cost, time, and risk for SA executors.
Death Certificate for Probate in South Australia: How to Register a Death and Get Copies
How to register a death with SA's Consumer and Business Services, how many death certificate copies to order for probate, and how to notify institutions efficiently.
How to Release Funds Without Probate in South Australia (Section 100 and Other Options)
Section 100 of the Succession Act 2023 lets SA families transfer up to $15,000 without probate. Here's how it works and what else qualifies.
Small Estate South Australia: When You Don't Need Full Probate
South Australia's Section 73 ($100k) and Section 100 ($15k) thresholds — when you can bypass the Supreme Court entirely and what the Public Trustee route actually costs.
South Australia Probate Checklist: Forms, ID Requirements, and CourtSA Application
The complete South Australia probate checklist covering death registration, 100-point ID check, CourtSA online application, and required documents.
South Australia Probate Guide vs. Hiring a Probate Solicitor: Which Makes More Sense?
Compares cost, complexity, and fit of a DIY SA probate guide against hiring a solicitor. Real fees, real thresholds, honest tradeoffs for SA executors.
South Australia Probate: Step-by-Step Process Guide
How to apply for probate in South Australia — CourtSA filing, required documents, fees, and the complete process from death certificate to grant.
South Australia Probate Requisition: What It Means and How to Answer It
What a CourtSA probate requisition is, why it happens, and exactly how to fix the most common errors before they delay your grant for months.
Stamp Duty Exemptions for Deceased Estates in South Australia
Most in specie property transfers in SA deceased estates are exempt from stamp duty under s71A. Here's what qualifies and what to lodge with RevenueSA.
Succession Act 2023 South Australia: What Executors Need to Know
The Succession Act 2023 SA rewrote estate law from 1 January 2025. Here's what changed for executors, beneficiaries, and small estates.
Transmission Application South Australia: How to Transfer Property After Death
After probate is granted, you still need a Land Services SA Transmission Application to transfer or sell the deceased's property. Here's how it works.
What Assets Need Probate in South Australia (and What Bypasses It)
Understand which assets require probate in South Australia, how superannuation death benefits work, and what passes outside the estate entirely.