Deceased Estate Administration

Estate Administration Lawyers

Our Solicitors provide expert advice on all aspects of estate administration.

Why You Need Estate Administration Lawyers

An executor has many responsibilities and must ensure the estate is managed correctly. This includes preserving estate assets and honouring the deceased’s wishes while considering the needs of beneficiaries. Balancing these interests can be challenging.

Experienced Estate Administration Lawyers can help with:

Will Interpretation: Understanding the terms of the Will.
Estate Administration Protocol: Managing the entire process from start to finish.
Beneficiary Requests: Handling requests and demands from beneficiaries.
Avoiding Disputes: Preventing potential disputes and managing litigation.
Special Provisions: Managing provisions for the maintenance and education of minor children or administering funds or property through a trust.

Our Brisbane-based estate administration lawyers are experts in these areas.

Whether you’re managing a loved one’s estate or overseeing a large family fund, our experienced lawyers can provide clarity and help you make the right decisions. You can rely on our knowledge and efficiency to ensure the estate is in safe hands.

Obtaining Probate of Will

To administer a deceased person’s will, legal authorization from the Supreme Court is usually required before any assets can be collected or distributed. This authorization is known as the Grant of Probate. In Australia, most banks and financial institutions will not release the balance of a deceased person’s bank account, except for small balances, until probate is obtained.

The executor named in the will is typically responsible for applying for probate. If the executor has died or is unwilling to act, someone else can apply to the court for a grant of ‘Letters of Administration’, which authorizes them to administer the will.

Our estate lawyers can assist with all aspects of probate law, including obtaining the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration.

When Probate May Not Be Required

Probate may not be necessary in certain circumstances, such as:

If the deceased person’s estate is relatively small.
For the transfer of specific real estate to a beneficiary as provided in the will.
For the transfer of the deceased’s share in an asset to the surviving joint owner.

Our estate lawyers can determine whether you need probate or letters of administration.

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