NL Probate Forms

In Newfoundland and Labrador, the General Division of the Supreme Court handles probate and estate administration (see Supreme Court locations).

• Notice of Application (Form 56.04A) - Post in registry at least 5 days before petition
• Petition for Probate (Form 56.05A, 1 Executor) - Get the probate process started
• Proof of Will (Form 56.11A) - Swear the will is legitimate
• Bond Waiver - Attach to Petition if desired and not addressed by will
• Inventory (Form 56.10A - List estate assets
• Petition Affidavit - Swear the Petition and Inventory are accurate
• Oath of Executor (Form 56.33B) - Promise to do your duty
• Draft Order (1 Executor) - Submit for court signature
• Final Accounts - Consider using EstateExec Final Accounting Report
• Registry Release (Form 56.29A) - Optionally get all interested parties to sign to skip formal passing of accounts

If there is no will, use the following substitute forms as applicable:

• Petition for Administration (Form 56.05A) - Get the probate process started if no will
• Oath of Administrator (Form 56.33C) - Promise to do your duty if applying with no will
• Draft Administration Order (1 Administrator) - Submit for court signature when applying with no will

See NL Probate Forms for a more complete list of forms that may be required in certain situations.

See also NL Supreme Court: How to Apply for Probate or Administration.