Civil, Family & Probate: documents, steps and pitfalls

Documents to prepare

• House registration, death certificate and proof of relationship
• Original will or evidence of estate assets
• Consents from the relevant heirs
• Foreign documents translated and legalised

Step-by-step process

1. 1

   Case assessment: define the end purpose and confirm that Estate administration, wills, divorce and civil disputes is what the receiving party actually requires.

2. 2

   Collect and pre-check every document so names, dates and spelling match before filing with The court with jurisdiction and the relevant district office.

3. 3

   Prepare translations or supporting papers in the prescribed format, then have a second reviewer verify them.

4. 4

   File with The court with jurisdiction and the relevant district office through the channel currently open, keeping proof of every submission.

5. 5

   Track status, answer officer queries and correct documents immediately if anything is challenged.

6. 6

   Collect the result, verify it before forwarding, and archive a complete set for future reference.

Cautions and common mistakes

• Foreign documents without legalisation may not be admitted
• Heirs abroad without a properly executed power of attorney
• Limitation periods that must be checked with counsel before acting

Compare: do it yourself vs let us handle it