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Leading probate lawyers. Gentle guidance. Clear answers.

We offer calm, expert-led support from lawyers who specialise in deceased estates. We’ll help you make sense of the process, meet your legal responsibilities and honour your loved one’s wishes with care and precision.

Grant of Probate

If you're named as an executor of a Will, you'll likely need a Grant of Probate before managing the estate. We can guide you through it, start to finish.

Grant of Probate

We make it simple. We prepare the application, lodge it for you, and support you every step of the way. Fixed fees, expert care.
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Letters of Administration

If your loved one died without a Will, you may need Letters of Administration to handle their estate. It’s different to probate – and we do both.

Letters of Administration

We’ll walk you through who is entitled to the estate, prepare the paperwork and guide you from application to approval.
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Estate administration

Whether there’s a Will or not, we help executors and families take care of what comes next - assets, debt, distributions and more.

Estate administration

We offer full estate admin support or one-off advice - whatever you need. You're not alone in this.
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Probate and estate support, so you don’t have to do it all

Administering an estate can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our team brings decades of experience and a kind, steady hand to guide you through probate, letters of administration, and full estate management. Whether you need a little help or the whole process taken care of, we’re ready.

Why choose Perth Probate Centre?

Clear, compassionate probate support when you need it most.

01.
We simplify the process

Grief is hard enough. We’ll guide you step by step with practical advice and clear communication, so you always know what to expect.  Read what our clients say.

02.
We lighten the load

From paperwork to probate court, we handle the details so you can focus on what truly matters – your family and your wellbeing.

03.
We're trusted experts

With hundreds of estates managed, both big and small, we bring deep experience, legal know-how, and genuine care to every family we support.

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.

Legal guide

Need help with an estate?

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

Sean, Firstly I would like to thank yourself and the rest of the staff for making this such an easy going hassle free experience. We have now finalised a lot of [relative’s] estate, once again thank you for being so understanding and easy to deal with during a difficult time. Thank you for all your help
Perth Probate Centre Client
July 4, 2025
I have received excellent service from Curae Law. I would recommend anyone to accept their services.
Rikje Barnwell
June 25, 2025
Thank you for your email and the work you have done. It was a great seamless process for me which definitely reduced the stress levels.
Perth Probate Centre Client
June 24, 2025
Thank you so much for all the work you have done for me! There aren’t many appointments I don’t get anxious attending, but yours were one where I felt calm knowing you were running the show. Your care and way you have dealt with things that needed to be done, has been very much appreciated.
Perth Probate Centre Client
June 3, 2025
Thank you again Michael for all that you have done to support this outcome and I wish you all the best today and in the future. Kindest regards
Perth Probate Centre Client
May 30, 2025
Totally professional service highly recommended
Philip Rudkin
May 29, 2025

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Our plain-English guide How to manage a deceased estate has practical advice to help you to take charge and finalise the estate.