Probate & Estate Administration

When someone passes away, administering their estate can involve a number of legal and practical steps. We assist executors and families with probate, letters of administration, estate assets, liabilities and distributions, providing clear guidance throughout the process.

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What We Offer

From straightforward probate applications to more complex estate administration, we provide practical guidance tailored to the estate and the responsibilities of the executor or administrator.

Probate Applications

We assist executors with preparing and lodging applications for a Grant of Probate and guide them through the legal requirements of administering the estate.

Estate Administration

We assist with the practical and legal steps involved in administering an estate, including identifying assets and liabilities, dealing with institutions and preparing for distribution.

Letters of Administration

Where there is no valid will, or no executor able to act, we can assist eligible family members with applications for Letters of Administration.

Estate Property & Distribution

We can assist with property transfers, sales, beneficiary distributions and other legal steps required to finalise the estate.

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Review the Estate

We review the will, assets, liabilities and family circumstances to identify what is required.

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Obtain the Grant

We prepare and lodge the appropriate application for Probate or Letters of Administration.

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Administer the Estate

We guide the executor or administrator through the legal steps involved in dealing with estate assets, liabilities and required documentation.

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Distribute & Finalise

We assist with property transfers, beneficiary distributions and the legal steps required to finalise the estate.

  • "Losing Dad was hard enough without the legal side hanging over us. Assure Lawyers took the whole weight off my shoulders and explained everything in plain English. I never felt rushed or confused."

    — Margaret H., Executor

  • "I was named executor and had no idea where to start. They walked me through every step and always picked up the phone when I had a question."

    — David L.

  • "Compassionate and efficient. They handled a stressful family situation with real sensitivity and got everything sorted faster than I expected."

    — Helen & Peter W.