Probate and Estate Administration
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Have you been appointed as an executor of a will? Nurture Law walks you through your next steps.
If you’ve been appointed the executor of a deceased loved one’s will, you want to do things right, ensuring their assets are distributed and managed with respect. With a firm grasp of probate law and estate administration, we lend our expertise to guide you through the probate and estate administration process.
However, this is not always the case when someone passes away. Maybe there is no will and you don’t know where to start. Our experienced wills and estate lawyers can assist you in navigating the legal requirements when someone dies without a will and obtaining a grant of letters of administration.
Probate and estate administration in Brisbane comprises several regulations and responsibilities, all of which our probate and wills lawyers have extensive experience with. Reach out to us to learn more about how we can help you with the probate and estate administration process.
Being appointed executor of a loved one’s will is an important responsibility, one that must be carried out correctly. Nurture Law’s probate and wills lawyers can help with the following:
- Complete probate and estate administration guidance — You want help with some or all aspects of the probate and estate administration such as communicating with banks and financial institutions, transferring or selling estate property, sorting out tax with your accountant, communicating with beneficiaries and distributing the estate.
- Tailored counsel from experienced probate and wills lawyers — You’re unsure if you’re fulfilling all your responsibilities and need a second pair of eyes that know what they’re looking for. Our probate and wills lawyers have years of experience within this law sector and can inform you of adjustments or recommendations during asset distribution.
- Preparing and submitting important documents — You need assistance with applying for probate or letters of administration. Our team of probate and wills lawyers helps make this step straightforward, allowing you to focus on more important aspects during this time.
At Nurture Law, we want to keep things as transparent as possible by providing fantastic resources and articles to help you feel more comfortable and prepared for the probate and estate administration process.
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Why consider a professional probate and estate administration in Queensland
Managing the probate and estate administration process can be overwhelming, as there are plenty of details to take care of and matters to attend to. Hiring a professional probate and wills lawyer in Brisbane ensures that every legal requirement is met efficiently.
A probate expert will navigate the complexities of the legal system, handle paperwork and ensure that assets are distributed according to the will or estate laws. This can prevent delays and minimise potential disputes among beneficiaries. Nurture Law can give you peace of mind knowing that your loved one’s wishes will be handled with care, respect and expertise.
So there are no surprises, we have a range of fixed-fee packages. The last thing you need during this time is unexpected hurdles. Nurture Law maintains transparent and flexible pricing, keeping you in control as you navigate your role as an executor. See our FAQ’s about exclusions that may apply to our packages.
Whether you need a firm specialising in probate and estate administration in Forest Lake, Eight Miles Plains or Brookwater, Nurture Law offers expert guidance and is here to support you as you fulfil your responsibilities as your loved one’s executor.
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Just the grant
Suitable if you want to handle the estate administration yourself but need a hand with obtaining a grant of probate or letters of administration. .-
Obtaining the original will (if applicable) and death certificate
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Review of will (if applicable) and death certificate
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Publishing and serving notice
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Preparing application and affidavits
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Meeting with you to sign your application and affidavits
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Court filing
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Giving you certified copies of the grant
We handle it
Unsure where to begin and don’t have time to handle the estate administration yourself? Or perhaps the estate is complex and you need legal assistance with some or all aspects of the estate administration.-
Once we’ve met with you, we’ll provide you with a tailored fixed fee quote for us to handle the estate administration to ensure you fulfil your obligations as an executor / administrator.
Transmission application
Suitable if you need to register an estate property into the name of the executor or administration so they can either sell the deceased person’s property or transfer it to beneficiaries.-
Obtaining current title search for the property
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Obtaining original documents required for lodgement
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Reviewing the death certificate and will (plus probate or letters of administration if obtained) and certifying copies
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Drafting and signing Transmission Application
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Drafting statutory declarations
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Lodging necessary documents
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Providing you with a registration confirmation statement
Transmission application to the beneficiary in will
Perfect if you’re a beneficiary entitled to a property under a will and want to apply for the property to be transferred to you with the written consent of the executor.-
Obtaining current title search for the property
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Obtaining original documents required for lodgment
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Reviewing the death certificate and will (plus probate or letters of administration if obtained) and certifying copies
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Drafting and signing Transmission Application and Consents
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Drafting statutory declarations
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Lodging necessary documents
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Providing you with a registration confirmation statement
Record of death
Appropriate if you own a property as joint tenants with someone who has passed away, and you need to lodge a record of death to get the property into your name.-
Obtaining current title search for the property
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Reviewing the death certificate and certifying copies
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Drafting and signing Request to Record Death
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Lodging necessary document
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Providing you with a registration confirmation statement
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For professional and compassionate probate and estate administration in Queensland, choose Nurture Law
At Nurture Law, we understand that dealing with probate and estate administration requires a lot of care and attention to detail. Our experienced team is here to guide you with professionalism and a commitment to easing the process for you and your family. We handle all legal aspects with care, ensuring a smooth and efficient process from start to finish.
For tailored legal assistance, Nurture Law is here to support you every step of the way. Book a non-obligation chat with our team today.
How it works:
Get clarity on what you need by booking a free chat.
Get a plan by attending your initial strategy and recommendation meeting with us.
Get support. We’ll walk with you through the whole process ahead.
FAQ
- If you have an entitlement to an estate, you won’t have to pay your fixed fees until you receive your entitlement from the estate.
- If you are an executor or administrator of an estate, we can defer payment of our fixed fees until assets are received by the estate.
- We may ask you to pay money towards expenses such as court filing fees.
- Terms and conditions apply and can be provided on request.
- The ‘Just the grant’ and ‘Probate plus’ packages are not suitable for complex applications for a grant such as a grant of a lost will, a grant of an informal will (i.e. a will that doesn’t meet the formal requirements of a valid will), a limited or urgent grant. We will provide you with a tailored fixed fee proposal if these circumstances apply.
- If a renunciation is required because an executor does not want to act or none of the named executors are applying for the grant and letters of administration with the will are required, our fixed fee will increase by $275 inc GST.
- Our estate administration and probate packages are for Queensland estates only.