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Feeling overwhelmed after the death of a loved one?

Losing a loved one is never easy. You’re dealing with grief and, on top of it all, a stack of paperwork and tasks have landed on your shoulders. We can help with as much or as little of the administration as you like.

Grant of Probate

If you’re named as the executor of a Will, your first step is to obtain a Grant of Probate of the Will.

Grant of Probate

Simple, convenient and fast. Applications for Probate made at one fixed-price consultation.
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Letters of Administration

If your loved one died without a Will, your first step is to obtain a Grant of Letters of Administration.

Letters of Administration

If your loved one died without a Will and you need a grant of Letters of Administration, we can help.
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Estate administration

From getting the grant to administering the whole estate, our team can offer as much help as you need.

Estate administration

Simplify the process of administering an estate. Our tiered packages give you as much help as you need.
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A helping hand in your time of need

Losing a loved one is never easy. You’re dealing with grief and, on top of it all, a stack of paperwork and tasks have landed on your shoulders. We can help with as much or as little of the administration as you like.

Why choose us

We provide great service at competitive prices.
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We make it easy for you

We offer practical guidance at every step.  Read what our clients say.

02.
Share the burden

Let us take over the administrative work so you don’t have to worry.

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Industry experts

We’ve helped hundreds of people administer estates, both large and small.

Do you need a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration?

A Grant gives you authority to collect the assets and administer the estate. 

Does the estate include real estate?
Real estate means any interest in land - e.g. a home or investment property. If you are unsure, ask us to carry out a Landgate search.
Is the real estate owned as a joint tenant with another person?
Joint tenants is a type of joint ownership common between married couples and de facto partners. If you are unsure, ask us to carry out a Landgate search.
Does the estate include a financial asset valued at more than $20,000?
Are the financial assets owned jointly with another person?
Did the deceased leave a Will? *
Do any of the following circumstances apply?
  • You are unsure whether the Will was properly signed
  • You are not certain that the deceased was of full mental capacity when the Will was signed
  • You are unsure whether the Will is the last Will of the deceased or there is any evidence the deceased wished to revoke the Will
  • The Will is vague or unclear
  • There is any possibility of a dispute arising
  • Any beneficiary (a person entitled to distribution of the estate) is a minor
You will need a Grant of Probate to administer the estate.

We offer fixed price Probate applications.

You will need a Grant of Letters of Administration to administer the estate.

We offer fixed price applications.

It is unlikley that you need a Grant to administer the estate.

If you are unsure or would like legal advice, please contact us to book an estate administration consultation.

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Our plain-English legal guide has comprehensive and practical advice to help you to take charge and finalise the estate.

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Testimonials

What our clients say

Dear Lucy,  I wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude for the initial consultation meeting. My siblings and I found it to be very informative, and we appreciate the time you took to go over everything with us. … We have great confidence in your firm and are hoping that you will prioritize minimizing costs for us. We see your firm as our first choice for any legal matters that may arise in the future, and we trust that you will continue to look after our best interests. Thank you once again for your time and assistance. We look forward to working with you in the future.
September 12, 2024
I would like to thank you and your team for making the Reseal process understandable and straightforward. Your fixed fee service provides a high degree of certainty when dealing with the legal process half a world away.
September 3, 2024
I would like to thank you and your team for making the Reseal process understandable and straightforward.
Perth Probate Centre Client
September 2, 2024
Dear Isla, thank you for your prompt response. I appreciate the update 😊
Perth Probate Centre Client
August 21, 2024
Thank you very much for providing us with the Grant of Probate of the Will of my father.  We are very pleased that this part of the process has been completed efficiently, professionally and in a shorter time frame than was expected.  Great work.
Perth Probate Centre client
August 8, 2024
[Upon Estate receiving payment of account balances] Hi Angus, that is sensational news. Thank you so much for doing that for me. And also, the selling of the shares. I thought that may have taken a lot longer. Thank you very much.
Perth Probate Centre Client
August 8, 2024
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