In most cases there is no dispute as to whether a document is the last will of the deceased and probate is granted in common form without a court case.

Obtaining the grant involves registering (either personally or through a lawyer) and uploading relevant information into the CourtSA online portal. For more information, see the probate webpage on the Courts Administration Authority website.

There is currently no requirement for a separate executor's oath, but the original will of the testator must be uploaded, and the following documents are now generated automatically by CourtSA:

The filing fee varies from $957 to $3,826 (as at 1 January 2025), depending on the gross value of the deceased estate. Always check the Courts Administration Authority website for the current fees.

Where there is a dispute (see Contesting a will) that has been decided by the Supreme Court, the Court makes a grant of probate in solemn form.