Grants Of Probate

GRANTS OF PROBATE/LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION/RESEALING FOREIGN GRANTS IN THE CAYMAN ISLANDS

Testate Estates

Where the deceased dies testate (leaving a Will admissible for probate in Cayman), the documents which must be lodged with the Cayman court to obtain the grant of probate are as follows:

1. The Will or a court certified copy.
   
   
2. A true copy of the death certificate certified as such by the issuing authority. If the death certificate is other than in English, it will be necessary to submit an official translation.
   
   
3. The application for the grant.
   
   
4. The affidavit of executor.