Stuck with some unusual circumstances? We’re here to guide you.
We all prefer it when life is simple, but sometimes that’s not the case.
We can help you with more complex estates, including:
- Probate of a Will that hasn’t been correctly signed or witnessed (known as an informal Will);
- Probate of a Will that has been lost or destroyed, but which wasn’t revoked by the Testator;
- if you’re not certain that the deceased was of full mental capacity when the Will was signed;
- advice if the Will is vague, unclear or may not be valid;
- applications on behalf of a minor beneficiary or creditor of the estate;
- where the executor or administrator of an estate dies without having completed administration of the estate.

our services
How we can help you
Start by booking a consultation.
Consultation
$440
Our team will meet with you to discuss your requirements and come up with a plan. After the consultation, we’ll give you a written quote for any other services.
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.
- The duties and tasks of an executor are clearly and simply explained.
- Helpful chapters cover every stage of the estate, from organising the funeral to making the final distributions of money and property.

Why choose us
We provide great service at competitive prices.
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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.
We're happy to help
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Our friendly and experienced team can help you decide.
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Meet our team
We’re a tight-knit, multi-disciplinary team of lawyers, legal executives, accountants and software developers. We’re also passionate community leaders, sportspeople, podcasters, musicians, parents… and proud that these interests inform our professional lives.
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……
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……
Legal Practitioner Director
Lucy leads our non-contentious Wills and estates team to provide easy to understand succession and estate administration advice. As well as practising law, she brings together people, technology and processes to design and deliver our innovative legal services. Lucy,……
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……
Testimonials
What our clients say
Many thanks and appreciation to Michael Hodgkins and the team at Curae Law for steering us through the estate administration process for our mother-in-law/mother, to enable us to obtain a Grant of Probate. We would not have been able to do this by ourselves.
Allan & Wendy
April 10, 2025
Prompt and efficient advice and professional execution. Good work Curae.
Greg Brewer
March 26, 2025
Hi Michael, we appreciate your help!
Deceased Estates and Flat Rate Settlements client
March 19, 2025
Lucy and the admin staff gave excellent service.
Jackie - Deceased Estate Client
March 18, 2025
Hi Lucy, I would like to thank you and your staff for your support and patience. I could never have done it without you.
Mr R - Deceased estates client
January 23, 2025
I engaged the services of your company to help with a deceased estate early last year, the team was fantastic. I would like to pass on your services to my friend.
Ms B - Deceased estates client
January 16, 2025