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Estate administration

Estate administration

Overwhelmed by estate admin? We’re here to share the load.

Even after you’ve received a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration, there’s still a long to-do list ahead — from collecting assets and paying debts, to distributing what’s left and managing all the little details in between.

If it feels overwhelming, that’s normal. This isn’t something most people do often.

At Perth Probate Centre, we’re here to support you through it all. You can hand over the estate administration entirely or just reach out when you need advice on specific parts of the process.

Whether you’re dealing with:

We’ll make it easier, clearer and far less stressful.

our services

Work with Perth's leading deceased estate lawyers

We’ll guide you through every step, help you understand your legal obligations, and take the pressure off during a difficult time.

Property transfers

From $795

If it’s just the real estate conveyancing you need help with, we offer:

  • Survivorship applications
  • Transmission applications
  • Transfers to beneficiaries
  • Real estate settlements

Estate administration consultation

$440

You don’t need to figure this out alone. We’re here to explain the legal process, take care of the details, and ease the pressure when it matters most.

Meet with us for tailored advice and guidance.

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.

We're here to help

Not sure where to begin?

You don’t have to have all the answers – that’s what we’re here for.
Chat with our friendly legal team and we’ll guide you through it.

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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.

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, 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…….
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

Thank you Lucy for the work you have done to support and deliver my Grant application. In particular the small things I had forgotten about such as lifting the caveat I had in place. I really appreciate how quickly it went through and the professionalism with which it was handled by you and the other staff at Curae Law.
Perth Probate Centre Client
December 2, 2025
Lucy, Cinzia and Laura have been extremely helpful, compassionate and understanding of my needs.
Ornella Zappia
December 1, 2025
I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your exceptional support, strategies and guidance through what has been a very difficult and emotional process for me. This awful ordeal is finally over! Please know how much your efforts have meant to me and my family. I will gladly recommend your services to anyone in need of a dedicated, skilled and compassionate legal professional.
Mr P – Deceased Estate Disputes Client
November 27, 2025
Thank you very much for all of your assistance with dealing with the estate, it’s been a pleasure.
Mr M – Deceased Estate Disputes client
November 26, 2025
I have really appreciated your professionalism and expertise and will be happy to recommend your services to my friends.
Ms M. Estate Disputes Client
November 25, 2025
Great team that made a difficult time and problems so much easier to deal with. Dealing with a parents death is never easy and with the extra stress of problematic legal issues makes life so very much more overwhelming. The great team at Curae Law were there for us every step of the way. Thank you so much to them all.
Perth Probate Centre Client
November 25, 2025