Documents required for the processing of Estates

  • Completed Form of Particulars
  • Burial Order
  • Itemized Bill from Funeral Parlour Re: Funeral for the deceased
  • Death Certificate
  • Funeral Receipts
  • Marriage Certificate
  • Decree Absolute
  • Declaration of Common Law Spouse
  • Birth Certificate
  • Adoption Certificate
  • Declaration of Paternity from Court
  • Affiliation Order
  • Maintenance Order
  • Personal Property


    • Bank Passbook
    • Certificate(s) of Deposit
    • Share Certificate(s)
    • Bond Certificate(s)
    • Life Insurance Policy

Motor Vehicle Documents

    • Certificate of Title
    • Certificate of Registration
    • Certificate of Fitness

Real Property

Documents of Title to Property (Registered Title, Conveyance, etc.)

    • Sale Agreement
    • Purchase Receipt
    • Pre-checked Plan and Diagram
    • Declarations of Ownership (2)
    • Tax Receipts

  • Original Will
  • Deed of Renunciation
  • Power of Attorney
  • Memorandum of Association of Company
  • Articles of Association of Company
  • Claims on Estate with supporting Documents
  • Other documents may be required under certain circumstances
Last Updated: June 10, 2008  
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