Editing Probate (section)

=== Distribution of estate ===
After probate is granted, executors are empowered to deal with estate assets, including selling and transferring assets, for the benefit of the beneficiaries. For some transactions, an executor may be required to produce a copy of the probate as proof of authority to deal with property still in the name of the deceased person, as is invariably the case with the transfer or conveyance of land. Executors are also responsible for paying creditors and for distributing the residual assets in accordance with the will. Some Australian jurisdictions require a notice of intended distribution to be published before the estate is distributed.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://onlineregistry.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/content/probate-notices/frequently-asked-questions-about-publishing-probate-notice|title=Frequently asked questions about publishing a probate notice {{!}} Online Registry |website=onlineregistry.lawlink.nsw.gov.au|access-date=2016-06-24}}</ref>