Guide To Probate & Administration In The Bahamas

In order to distribute or take possession of a deceased person's property situated in The Bahamas a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration must be obtained from the Bahamian Courts. Where there has been a grant of probate (or its equivalent) or a grant of letters of administration (or their equivalent) in a foreign country, with respect to a deceased person having property in The Bahamas, the personal representatives may not take possession of, or administer any part of the Bahamian property until they first obtain a resealing of the probate or letters of administration by the Bahamian Courts. When someone dies it will probably be necessary to submit an application to the Supreme Court for either a grant of probate, a grant of letters of administration or a resealing of a grant obtained in a foreign jurisdiction.