What is the procedure for obtaining a probate?
Ans: A petition has to be filed before the Principal Court of Original Jurisdiction or before the Hon’ble High Court under Section 374 of the Indian Succession Act. The Court in question will issue the court notices at the initial stage and a paper publication will be caused besides a Gazette publication as well. In case such a petition is contested, it will be converted into a regular suit and upon contest the same will be disposed off, by delivering the judgment and decree, in accordance with law.