From 11 November 2024, RedCrest-Probate replaces the Probate Online Advertising System (POAS) for advertising a notice of intention to apply and searching published advertisements.
In addition to filing applications for probate or administration, caveats and depositing wills, the following will also now be done on RedCrest-Probate:
- Advertising a notice of intention to apply.
- Re-advertising a notice (if required).
- Searching advertisements published in the last three years.
The changes made take into account feedback received from the profession and members of the public in a survey run by the Court in June 2024. Advertising in RedCrest-Probate streamlines the application process, removing the need for the same information to be entered in two different systems. It allows users to save drafts of advertisements and make changes prior to publishing.
Learn more
Updated video guides and frequently asked questions (FAQs) are available on the RedCrest-Probate eFiling information page and on the Help page of RedCrest-Probate.
Next release
There will be further updates made to RedCrest-Probate in November 2024 to replace the payment gateway. An outage notification will be placed on RedCrest-Probate in advance of the further work being undertaken.