We can advise on all aspects of estate administration and the role of an executor from a straight forward grant of probate to an urgent application for letters of administration.

We can help an executor in:

  • Explaining their role, duties and obligations;
  • Identifying and securing estate assets;
  • Determining the liabilities of the estate;
  • Contacting beneficiaries and keeping them informed;
  • Advising on tax issues;
  • Arranging the preparation of tax returns for the deceased and the estate;
  • Contacting financial institutions including Centrelink;
  • Assisting with a sale of estate assets including real estate;
  • Attending to the transfer and distribution of estate assets
  • Applying for an executor’s commission;
  • Preparing final estate accounts;
  • Making applications to the court (if necessary) to obtain interpretation of a Will or deal with the administration, for example the removal of an executor.

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