New Brunswick · Probate & court · Difficulty: Professional guidance often recommended
Apply for probate or administration in New Brunswick
Use the official court information and forms for obtaining authority to administer an estate in New Brunswick.
Professional guidance often recommended. Consider confirming legal, tax, court, or other professional requirements before acting.
Who usually needs this
- Executor
- Administrator
- Estate lawyer
When to review
First month to first quarter
Documents commonly needed
- Original will, if one exists
- Death certificate
- Inventory of assets and debts
- Required court forms and notices
Life Steward does not collect or store these documents.
Common issues
- The forms and proof required differ depending on whether there is a will and how the estate assets are held.
Official sources
- New Brunswick Courts: Probate application checklist (Official provincial or territorial source)
- New Brunswick Probate Court Rules and forms (Official provincial or territorial source)
Last reviewed 2026-07-25
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