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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.

03.
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.

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

Just a massive thank you for all that you have done for me and also my dear late friend. You have done so much in such a very short time to alleviate a lot of my concerns.
Mrs M - Estate Administration Client
July 12, 2024
Hi Michael, thank you very much for your expertise and guidance in all these matters. Kind regards.
Mark - Estate Administration Client
July 12, 2024
Thank you Nigel, I am so grateful for your professionalism, outstanding service, prompt response and hard work you put in to help finalise my late father’s Estate in the short time you had taken over as my Lawyer. I was fortunate to come across you, I would also like to thank your friendly staff. I would highly recommend you; I got my life back and I can’t thank you enough.
Mrs Z - Contentious Estate Client
June 27, 2024
Dear Lucy, thank you for the final email. Thank you for all your patience and support throughout this extremely long period of time. Please thank Nigel for me also. Without the both of you, things may have turned out differently.
Deceased Estates Client
June 6, 2024
Thanks for all of your hard work and sage advice on this matter. We couldn’t have achieved the same outcome without you.
Ms G – Contentious Estate Matter
June 6, 2024
Thank you for this information and all of your assistance. As we’ve mentioned before this has been a trying journey and a difficult situation. Your compassion and concern during this time has been appreciated. Blessings.
Perth Probate Centre Client
June 6, 2024
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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.