Deceased Estates Law

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Deceased Estates

Deceased Estates Law

The death of a loved one can bring sorrow and pain, and having to handle their assets immediately after they pass can be a difficult thing to do. That is where estate lawyers enter the picture – to do the job for you while you take time to grieve.

Probate

A Grant of Probate is an Order of the Supreme Court of Victoria which ratifies the last Will of the deceased and gives authority to the Executors who are named in the Will to deal with all of the assets owned by the Deceased at the date of death.

Letters of Administration

This is a similar Order of the Supreme Court which is granted when the deceased dies without a Will. It is granted to the person with the greatest interest in the deceased’s estate.

Once a Grant of Probate has been obtained the Executor or Administrator then has the authority required by Banks, Share Registries, Investment Funds and the Land Titles Office to have the assets transferred to them so they can distribute them in accordance with the deceased’s Will or where there is no Will, in accordance with the Rules of Intestacy which are set out in relevant legislation.

We can advise you on:

Probate & Administration

Will Disputes

COVID-19 and TFM Claims

Let us handle the estate, while you take time to grieve

Probate & Administration

The death of a loved one can bring sorrow and pain, and having to handle their assets immediately after they pass can be a difficult thing to do. That is where estate lawyers enter the picture – to do the job for you while you take time to grieve.

Probate & Administration

The death of a loved one can bring sorrow and pain, and having to handle their assets immediately after they pass can be a difficult thing to do. That is where estate lawyers enter the picture – to do the job for you while you take time to grieve.

Will Disputes

Wills can be disputed for a number of reasons, including if the document is fraudulent, or if the Will-maker did not have mental capacity at the time the Will was made. In these cases, the Will might be set aside entirely.

Will Disputes

Wills can be disputed for a number of reasons, including if the document is fraudulent, or if the Will-maker did not have mental capacity at the time the Will was made. In these cases, the Will might be set aside entirely.

COVID-19 and TFM Claims

A claim for provision from an Estate can be made when a person (“the claimant”) is entitled to more provision from the Deceased’s estate than the Will provides.

COVID-19 and TFM Claims

A claim for provision from an Estate can be made when a person (“the claimant”) is entitled to more provision from the Deceased’s estate than the Will provides.