Dealing with the passing of a loved one can be overwhelming. At Shotters Lawyers, we assist executors, administrators, and family members through every step of managing a deceased estate, ensuring the legal process is handled with care, professionalism, and efficiency.
We have extensive experience in Probate applications, Letters of Administration, and estate administration, offering clear, practical guidance to help you meet your legal obligations and distribute the estate in accordance with the deceased's wishes.
We assist clients with all aspects of estate administration, including:
We help determine the full extent of the deceased's estate, including real property, bank accounts, superannuation, shares, personal effects, and any outstanding debts or liabilities.
We can advise you whether Probate is needed and manage the entire application process on your behalf.
We guide you in fulfilling your duty to pay any outstanding debts, tax liabilities, and funeral expenses of the deceased before distributing the estate.
We assist in distributing the assets in accordance with the Will (or under the laws of intestacy if there is no Will), ensuring compliance with legal requirements and minimising the risk of future disputes.
Probate is a court-sealed document that proves:
It is often required to access bank accounts, superannuation, or to sell or transfer real estate. Probate provides legal protection to executors by confirming their authority to act.
If the deceased owned real estate (except as a joint tenant), Probate is usually required.
We can advise you whether a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration is needed in your circumstances.
If you've been named as an executor or are managing a deceased estate, our experienced team at Shotters Lawyers can help you carry out your duties with confidence and care.
Contact us today on (02) 4929 2229 or submit an online enquiry to speak with an experienced Probate and Estate Lawyer in Newcastle.
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