Bahamas Probate Rule 12(3): Translation, Notarisation and Apostille
Preparing civil-law succession papers for probate in The Bahamas involves more than an accurate English translation. This guide explains the scope and ambiguity of Probate Rule 12(3), how certified copies differ from certified translations, why the translator’s status may require notarisation and an Apostille, and when the source document may need a separate authentication chain.