Consent – Section 9 of the Wills Act 1997
Section 9 of the Wills Act 1997 allows the Court and the Registrar of Probates to admit to probate a document which fails to comply with the usual formalities for the signing of a will.
If the value of the Victorian estate is in excess of one million dollars then all persons who are affected by a decision under section 9 of the Wills Act 1997 may consent to the powers of the Court being exercised by the Registrar of Probates.
Any such consent must be exhibited to the affidavit of executor(s)/administrator(s).
These forms are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. If you require any further information you are encouraged to obtain legal advice.