RedCrest-Probate e-Filing information

The following is a transcript of the 'RedCrest-Probate - Creating an account' video.

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In this video, you'll be guided through the steps to follow when creating a new RedCrest-Probate account.

On the login screen, start off by clicking the register option. You can then enter all the required information to register as a new user, create a password, and click the register button.

You will now receive an email asking you to confirm the email address you just registered with. You can do this by clicking the confirm email address hyperlink.

This will take you to the RedCrest-Probate website, informing you of a successful validation. Click continue button to login with the email address and password of your newly created account. 

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The following is a transcript of the 'publish an advertisement' video.

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In this video you will be guided through the steps to advertise your notice of intention to apply.

Advertising is the first step in the application process.

Once you have logged into your account, click on File and new application and then click the type of application you want to file.

In this example, I will be advertising for a grant of representation, so I will click on advertise and apply for a grant or to reseal.

Firstly read through the alert outlining some important information regarding the advertising and application process.

Then start answering the required questions.

As you answer those questions, the next relevant question will appear based on your previous answer.

In this example, I will be publishing an advertisement for an application for probate.

As you navigate through the screens, you'll be alerted of particular requirements or suggestions.

Along the way, you will also be prompted to enter certain information, for example, the plaintiff's details.

You can also add additional plaintiffs at this point if required.

Next, we are adding another executor appointed in the will who is not applying for a grant of probate.

Then we enter the details of the deceased.

Moving on to the will details again, as you answer those questions, another question may appear.

Based on your previous answer, you will now be able to advertise and you will also be alerted if any information is missing within the advertise screen.

Review all the information you've added.

If you need to change anything, click on the relevant information to return to that screen.

Most advertisements don't require further information, but if yours does, you can add further information which will appear on the advertisement.

Once you are satisfied that your advertisement details are correct, select Pay and Submit Advertisement.

You will now be directed to the payment page to submit your payment.

After you submit payment for your advertisement, you will be taken back to your application with confirmation.

You can now download the advertisement for your records.

You have now completed the first step in the application process.

Watch our video about completing the application for the next steps required.

The following is a transcript of the 're-advertise before filing your application' video.

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In this video, you'll be guided through the steps to re-advertise before you have submitted your application.

Once you have logged into your RedCrest-Probate account, click on My Drafts and Filings.

This is where you can access all draft, advertised and filed applications.

Select the application you would like to re-advertise from the list and navigate to the advertise page.

To re-advertise, click on the re-advertise button.

The information you entered in the original advertisement will reappear on this screen.

Click on the information you need to update to return to that screen.

In this example, I'm updating the deceased's name.

When you have updated the details, you need to navigate back to the advertise page.

Once you are satisfied your new advertisement details are correct, select Pay and Submit Advertisement.

You will now be directed to a payment page to submit your payment.

After you submit payment for your new advertisement, you'll be taken back to your application with confirmation.

You can download the new advertisement for your records.

You have now completed re-advertising your application.

Watch our video about completing the application for your next steps required.

The following is a transcript of the 're-advertise after filing your application' video.

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In this video, you'll be guided through the steps to re-advertise after you have submitted your application.

Once you have logged into your RedCrest-Probate account, click on My Applications.

This is where you can access filed applications.

From the list, click on the application you would like to re-advertise.

Select the re-advertise menu option and then select re-advertise.

You can only re-advertise if you are the person who filed the application.

The information you entered in the original advertisement will appear.

Select the menu option of the information you need to update to return to that screen.

In this example, I'm updating the last residential address for the deceased.

When you have updated the details, you need to navigate back to the advertise page.

Once you are satisfied your advertisement details are correct, select Pay and Submit Advertisement.

You will now be directed to a payment page to submit your payment.

After you submit payment for your new advertisement, you will be taken back to your application with confirmation.

You can download the new advertisement for your records.

The advertisement is now filed with the Probate Office.

After 15 days from the date of the advertisement, the Probate Office will review the new advertisement.

If any further information is required, you will be notified by email.

The following is a transcript of the 'completing and paying for your application' video.

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In this video, you'll be guided through the final steps in the application process after you have advertised.

Once you have logged into your RedCrest-Probate account, click on My Drafts and Filings.

This is where you can access all draft, advertised and filed applications.

Click on the application you would like to complete from the list.

This will take you back to the advertise screen to continue.

Click the Next button at the bottom of this screen.

Complete the information about the deceased's assets and liabilities and then click the Next button on the Review and Generate Documents screen.

Review the information you've completed and you will be alerted if any information is missing.

If you need to change anything, click on the relevant information to return to that screen.

If you do need to change any of the details which were advertised, you may need to re advertise.

You can view the video of how to re-advertise on the help page.

Once you are satisfied your application details are correct, select Generate Documents to download the affidavit required in support of the application.

Once you have downloaded the affidavit, you must have this witnessed by an authorised witness before proceeding with the next step.

On the Upload Documents and Pay Fee screen, upload the documents required in support of the application.

You will not need to attach the advertisement you generated earlier as this will be automatically attached to your application.

You can also attach extra documents from the list if required.

Before selecting the pay and submit option, you will now be directed to a payment page to submit your payment.

After you submit your payment, you will be taken back to your completed application where you can download the originating motion.

If you have an original will and codicils, you can now send these into the Probate office with a copy of the originating motion.

The following is a transcript of the 'RedCrest-Probate - Filing further documents' video.

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In this video, I'll be guiding you through the steps when filing further documents on an application.

Once you have logged in to your account, click on the 'My Applications' tab. You can then select the active application that is requiring further documents. From here, click the 'File Further Documents' button.

You must then select the party you are filing on behalf of before choosing the type of document you are wanting to upload and clicking the 'Browse' button to import the document from your computer.

Repeat this step until you have filed all the further document required. You can then submit the application.

Another way to file further documents to an existing application is, once you have logged into your RedCrest-Probate account, click on the 'File Documents for an Existing Application' hyperlink that is on your homepage.

You can then search for the application by its application number and click the 'Next' button.

You are then directed to the screen where you must select the party you are filing on behalf of before selecting the document you are filing and clicking the 'Browse' button to upload the document off your computer.

When you are finished uploading the further documents, click the 'Submit' button to submit your application.

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