Update to Court Operations at Devonshire Courthouse
Following flooding and water damage, remediation work at the Devonshire courthouse (3380 Devonshire Ave., Halifax) has continued. In-person matters have recommenced, and the Court Administration Office is now operational at its usual location on the lower level. Mail collection/drop-off remains on the main floor, as does the front counter for the Family Law Information Program (FLIP). Further updates will be provided.

Amendments to the Probate Court Practice, Procedure and Forms Regulations


Please be advised that Probate Court forms have been updated to reflect regulatory changes made pursuant to section 106 of the Probate Act.

The revised Probate Court Practice, Procedure and Forms Regulations include references to a Commissioner of Oaths in the list of officials who may take an affidavit proving the execution of a will.

Forms have been updated to reflect this change, as well as to correct typographical errors and for clarity and consistency.

The regulatory changes were made in April 2026.

The unofficial templates of the revised Probate Court forms are available here.

For more information, please contact the Registrar of Probate in your area. The contact information for the Registrars is available online at https://www.courts.ns.ca/locations.