Estates & Probate Administration

When an individual dies it is necessary to administer the deceased’s estate and in most cases to receive a representation grant (also known as grants of probate or administration) “Probate”. Probate involves a court application which confirms that the will is the last will of the deceased and is legally valid. This process can be particularly uncertain and difficult without relevant experience and expertise. Dustin and team have assisted countless clients with Probate and estate administration resulting in less acrimony, fewer fees, less delay, and an overall more efficient administration.

Dustin can assist with any aspect of Probate and estate administration including:

• Grants of Probate and Administration applications;
• Acting as agent for executors;
• Advising on matters of interpretation;
• Communicating with beneficiaries;
• Resolving disputes;
• Preparing and having Estate Accounts approved or passed;
• Drafting Executor releases;
• Generally assisting executors/administrators and having their fiduciary obligations discharged;