LSB July 2018_Web

WILLS & ESTATES
• use validation rules to ensure the
correct information is provided before
the form is submitted to save time and
cost associated with re-filing
• auto-populate electronic case files based
on the information provided in the
answers
B: How will ECMS affect probate
practitioners?
EB: All probate matters will be completed
using ECMS.
As only wills require paper lodgement
and all correspondence between the
Registry and practitioners will be via
email and the ECMS portal it will not be
necessary to attend the Registry in person.
Scanned copies of wills, codicils and
death certificates will be uploaded to
ECMS. Self-represented litigants will still
have to present the will and affidavits in
person to the Registry for filing.
ECMS will produce electronic grants,
statements of assets and liabilities and
certificates.
Practitioners will be able to change
the disclosure of assets and liabilities
at any time and receive new electronic
certificates.
A simple application will take about
15 minutes to complete and it is
anticipated that the turn-around time
will be very quick.
This will work to bring Court services
in South Australia to a standard similar to
that provided in other State jurisdictions,
improve efficiencies for practitioners
and the Court, ultimately improving the
experience of all engaging with the Court.
B: When is all of this happening?
EB: Probate will be the first jurisdiction to
have access to ECMS at the end of 2018.
B: What can probate practitioners do to
prepare for ECMS?
EB: We will be working closely with your
professional associations to arrange
engagement and training sessions. Watch
this space! B
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