Consolidated practice directions

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Background 
 
1. 
It is important for the Court to be able to identify probate actions which 
relate to non-contentious probate applications. 
2. 
The inclusion of additional information in probate actions concerning 
any related non-contentious probate application or the identity of the 
deceased will assist the Court to identify related matters. 
Writ to prove will in solemn form 
 
3. 
When filing a writ in a probate action to prove a will in solemn form, if 
the plaintiff is aware of any related non-contentious proceedings, the 
number of the non-contentious probate application must be included 
(eg. PRO/1234/2009 ) 
4. 
In any event, when filing a writ in a probate action to prove a will in 
solemn form, the following details must be included: 
(a) the full name of the deceased; 
(b) the deceased's date of death; 
(c) the deceased's date of birth; and
(d) any alias used by the deceased. 

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9. Specialised Procedures 
Supreme Court of Western Australia 
Consolidated Practice Direction
9.2.2
Family Provision Act 1972 
(WA)
 
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Purpose 
1.
This Practice Direction and O 75 of the Rules set out procedures to ensure 
that applications pursuant to the 
Family Provision Act 1972 
(WA) (the 
Act
) 
proceed expeditiously and cost effectively, and excessive or unnecessary 
costs are not incurred.
2.
These actions are likely to be settled at, or as a result of, a mediation 
conference. By these Practice Directions, the Court seeks to ensure that 
these actions are initially case managed so that they are ready for 
mediation. Should mediation fail, then directions will be made to 
ensure that the action is ready to be heard and determined by a judge or 
master.