2023 Laws not yet authenticated through a Commencement Order

Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

11.   How to apply for a grant of probate of a notarial will in Saint Lucia

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    (1)   The provisions in Part Sixth, Article 1015 of the Code of Civil Procedure, Cap. 243 of the Revised Laws of Saint Lucia 1957, shall govern the application for a grant, of letters of administration with will annexed in Saint Lucia.

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    (2)   A person who seeks a grant of probate or letters of administration with will annexed of a notarial will in Saint Lucia, shall comply with the requirements in respect of an application for a grant of probate under rule 8 or a grant of letters of administration with will annexed under rule 9 except that the applicant —

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      (a)     is required to file a certified copy of the notarial will with the application; and

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      (b)     is not required to —

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        (i)     mark the will,

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        (ii)     file an affidavit of due execution.