Estate & Intestacy

Estate & Intestacy

A Will may or may not be reflective of the deceased's wishes in distributing his/her assets. A spouse, or former spouse, siblings, children, dependents or carers have the right to be fairly treated and provided for. Equally, the deceased's wishes ought to be defended.

An executor needs to obtain a Grant of Probate, administer and distribute the estate in accordance with the Will.

If your loved one died without a will, you will need to apply for Grant of Letters of Administration in accordance with the intestacy rules.

Whether you are outside of Australia or in Canberra, Sydney or Melbourne or their surrounding regions, we are experienced in the above and helping you to defend Wills, family trusts and superannuation from challenges of an aggrieved beneficiary or family members.

Alternatively, we can assist your challenging of an estate if you feel that you have not been properly provided for or that the deceased's wishes are not properly carried out.

We can help you in the following:

• Obtain a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration
• Defend a claim against an estate in your capacity as a trustee, executor and/or beneficiary
• Challenge a Will when you feel that you are unfairly provided for contrary to the deceased's wishes or the Will was invalid
• Formulate, administer or terminate a trust such as discretionary family trusts
• Advise executors or administrators or beneficiaries in administering estate / intestate estate and making tax-effective distribution