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Leading probate lawyers. Gentle guidance. Clear answers.

We specialise in probate and estate administration – it’s what we do, and we’ve been doing it for over 40 years. You’re in experienced hands. 

Losing someone you love is hard enough – dealing with legal paperwork and timelines shouldn’t add to your stress. At Perth Probate Centre, we step in where you need us: handling the details, explaining the process, and easing the load. Whether you want full support or just help with the tricky parts, we’ll guide you with care.

With our help, you can finalise the estate efficiently and with little stress. 

our purpose
We exist to help people simplify and solve legal problems.

Perth Probate Centre is a dedicated service of lawyers from Curae Law. We solve legal problems with clarity, care and confidence.

Whether it’s planning for the future or navigating everyday legal matters, we offer expert guidance, clear communication, and fixed pricing so you can move forward with confidence and peace of mind.

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Meet our team

We specialise in probate and estate administration – it’s what we do, and we’ve been doing it for over 40 years. You’re in experienced hands.

Michael Hodgkins
Legal Practitioner Director
Michael is an experienced succession and property lawyer and has served the Western Australian community as a legal practitioner for over 27 years at Curae Law.  Michael has represented clients, both in and out of court, in matters spanning……
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Nigel Siegwart
Legal Practitioner Director
Nigel leads the firm’s litigation and dispute resolution team and has experience in a wide variety of litigation matters including deceased estate litigation, family provision claims, contractual and construction disputes, trust and property matters. Nigel has an instinctive ability……
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Lucy Dickens
Legal Practitioner Director
Lucy leads our non-contentious Wills and estates team, delivering clear, compassionate, and practical advice on succession planning and estate administration. Her approach combines legal expertise with a passion for innovation, making complex processes simple and accessible for our clients…….
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Sean McMurdo
Lawyer
Sean is a dedicated lawyer within the wills and probate team, specialising in guiding individuals through the intricacies of legal matters such as wills, powers of attorney, and powers of guardianship. In the realm of estate planning, Sean offers……
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Testimonials

What our clients say

Michael and Sean were compassionate and upfront about the process of settling an estate. They were clear and provided step by step advice at an exceptionally difficult time for our family. Their pricing is transparent and information about payments was clear and consistent. I would recommend the team to anyone seeking advice for and support with a deceased estate.
Ms Q - Perth Probate Centre Client
April 18, 2026
Good morning Michael, Thanks again for your advice, expertise and assistance to the family during this difficult time.
Ms A - Perth Probate Centre Client
April 14, 2026
I was very happy with the service I recieved with Lucy regarding probate of my mother’s estate. At a time of grieving and closure it was a relief to have a professional and caring firm acting on my behalf..
Paulina Edmonds
April 8, 2026
Hi Michael, Thank you for your time, it was very much appreciated and gave us a much greater understanding of the current situation.
Mr D - Perth Probate Centre Client
April 12, 2026
I thank you so much for a job well done. I also appreciate the journey we went together and the lessons learnt. I will always hold you in the highest regards.
Mr A - Deceased Estate Dispute Client
April 2, 2026
I had a very positive experience with Curae Law. The team was professional, approachable, and responsive, providing clear and practical advice throughout the process. They made what could have been a stressful situation feel manageable and straightforward, and I always felt well supported. I’m very grateful for their guidance and would highly recommend their services.
Ms G - Perth Probate Centre Client
April 1, 2026