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Deceased Estates
Deceased Estates
Our practice offers experienced advice and services in the deceased estates area.This is a complementary practice area to our Wills practice and our experience in this area helps us to foresee problems which arise and can be addressed by a well-drafted will.
Our services include
- Providing sensitive telephone advice to family members and appointed executors following the death of a loved one
- Considering and advising appointed executors and beneficiaries on the terms of the will
- Advising on the law should the deceased person not have left a valid or any will
- Meeting with family at an appointed venue to formally read the will if requested – this is an English practice which is not often followed in Australia
- Meeting with the appointed executor and invited family members to obtain details of the estate assets and liabilities and advise on what action is required to administer the estate
- Writing to asset holders seeking written confirmation of the value of assets at the time of death
- Dealing with claims by disappointed family members and advice on ways to avoid the dissipation of the estate by avoiding protracted litigation
- Preparing an application where appropriate for probate or letters of administration
- Gathering up the assets
- Paying debts from estate assets
- Transferring or assisting with the sale of estate real properties
- Distributing gifts to beneficiaries
- Advising to disappointed family members or others who consider provision should have been made for them by the deceased
We offer competitively priced services supervised by experienced lawyers, ensuring quality at all stages. Contact us for a quotation, which includes comprehensive assistance for all your needs.
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