New South Wales Consolidated Acts

PROBATE AND ADMINISTRATION ACT 1898 - SECT 102

102 Duties of Registrar or district agent

(1) The Registrar or district agent shall, upon being satisfied as to--

(a) the identity of the applicant, and

(b) the right of the applicant to administer the estate of the deceased, and

(c) the value of the estate,

furnish the applicant with all necessary information for the purpose of enabling the applicant to fill up the advertisements, affidavits, and documents necessary for obtaining probate or administration, as the case may be.

(2) The Registrar or district agent may--

(a) swear the applicant and every deponent, and

(b) attest the execution of the administration bond.

(3) The Registrar or district agent shall receive payment of all proper fees in connection with the application.