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Probate

We assist executors through the probate process with clear advice and practical support. Administering a deceased estate can feel overwhelming, particularly while grieving. Our role is to guide you through the process carefully, efficiently, and with confidence.

A grant of probate is the legal document that authorises an executor to manage the estate of a deceased person in accordance with the will. The executor is responsible for collecting assets, paying debts, and distributing the estate.

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Advice to Executors

We advise executors on their duties, responsibilities, and the steps required before and after a grant is obtained.

Probate Applications

We prepare and file probate applications in the Supreme Court of NSW. The Court publishes the probate process, approved forms, and filing requirements.

Probate Registry and Court Documents

We assist with the required forms, supporting material, and court procedures. The Supreme Court of NSW confirms that probate matters use approved UCPR probate forms.

Executor Issues

We advise executors and beneficiaries about their rights, responsibilities, and the steps involved in estate administration.

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Candice Brie

“A supportive team that delivered excellent results for our family.”

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Avery Hollow

“They turned an overwhelming situation into a process we could actually handle, with clarity.”

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Justin Bravo

“Efficient, professional, and genuinely easy to work with throughout.”

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Candice Brie

“A supportive team that delivered excellent results for our family.”

Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve gathered answers to the questions clients ask most, so you can feel informed, prepared, and confident as you take the next step.

Probate is a court-issued grant confirming the validity of a will and the authority of the executor to deal with the estate.

s probate always required?

Usually the executor named in the will applies for probate.

The timeframe varies depending on the estate, the Court process, and whether there are any complications.

An executor is responsible for identifying assets and liabilities, attending to legal requirements, paying debts where appropriate, and administering the estate according to the will.

Yes. A will can appoint more than one executor.

In some cases, the executor may renounce or step aside, and another appropriate person may need to act.

Generally, the executor applies. Different issues arise if there is no executor able or willing to act.

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