ACT Reseals of Probate (or Administration)

Other Countries

Apart from resealing from other States and Territories from Australia, the full list of jurisdictions in which a Reseal can be obtained is as follows:

• Canada
• New Zealand
• United Kingdom
• British Crown Dependencies & Overseas Territories
• Antigua and Barbuda
• Bahamas
• Belize
• Grenada
• Jamaica
• Papua New Guinea
• Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Saint Lucia
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• Solomon Islands
• Tuvalu

If you have obtained probate in another overseas jurisdiction, such as the United States, we can assist you in obtaining a different type of court order in Australia — known as a Grant of Probate of a Copy of a Foreign Will — to recognise the will here.
We recommend contacting us early in the process, as you may need to obtain specific documentation through your overseas solicitor. We can advise you of the Australian requirements upfront, so you can collect the necessary documents while finalising the overseas probate, helping to streamline the Australian reseal process.

Multi-Jurisdictional Australian Estates

It is not uncommon for foreign nationals to hold Australian assets that fall under the legal jurisdiction of multiple Australian states or territories. This is especially common where there are multiple shareholdings. In such cases:
1. You will typically only need to obtain a reseal in one Australian state or territory.
2. You may have a choice as to which court you apply to.
We can guide you through these multi-jurisdictional issues, including advising on asset jurisdiction, and which court may be the most appropriate, efficient, or cost-effective.