Probate – and everything you were to afraid to ask.
Presented by –Helen Vizer, Assistant Deputy Registrar, Supreme Court
of Tasmania
When – Monday 27 July 2026 at 6pm
To sign up please email John Hayton at john_tw_hayton@hayton.info
Our recent TAJPI Seminar at the end of March heard from the Deputy Registrar of
the Supreme Court, Brendan McManus who gave an insightful presentation on
probate and the types of issues that JPs might face in completing probate related
documents. Many of those present must have mentioned it to colleagues because I
have several requests to make the presentation more widely accessible.
We are very grateful that the Supreme Court has made Helen Vizer, the Assistant
Deputy Registrar available to do this session. Helen has worked within the Probate
Registry from 2012 to 2019, settling applications and as part of the team responsible
for the introduction of the Probate Rules 2017 and associated forms and information
kits. She has recently returned to the Court and will continue to settle applications
and advise on more complex probate applications.
With the aging of our population we can expect that probate matters will grow as part
of our workload and this session is a way to get ahead of the curve and make sure
that your JP practice supports your clients in their dealings with the Probate registry.
The Tasmanian Association of Justices of the Peace has always placed strong emphasis on PD. It is one of the Objects of the Association in its Constitution. Most professional development is provided free of charge
The new Justices of the Peace Act 2018 places greater emphasis on justices of the peace regularly undertaking PD and maintaining their skill level. Whether or not a JP has undertaken PD may be a factor in their reappointment.
The Tasmanian Association of Justices of the Peace is a training provider for the Department of Justice, conducting Level 1 training for new JP appointees in Tasmania, a condition of their appointment and a prerequisite before they can be sworn in.
Refresher training for existing justices of the peace is also provided regularly, either as a part of the Level Course or offered separately.
All training for members of the Association is free. For new JP appointees, a small fee is charged to defray costs. This is discounted if the person decides to join the Association. Please contact the Secretary for information.
The Tasmanian Association of Justices of the Peace Committee sets date each year for the ensuing year when Level 1 an/or refresher training will be provided.
In addition an annual seminar is arranged for all members which includes necessary information for JP’s, including speakers in relation to topics which impact on the JP’s role.”
Much of the training will be done virtually. Depending on the demands of members, some face to face training (for example, the Seminar} will be provided.
Contact: secretary@jptasmania.com.au
GPO Box 805, Hobart, Tasmania 7001