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Low cost, fixed-fee service – Australia-wide
Specialist probate and estate administration services at a low, fixed price
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How do we offer such cheap probate?
We're not your traditional law firm. By using smart technology, focussing only on this area of law, and operating completely online, we're able to offer a best-in-class service at a fraction of the cost.
Smart Technology
We’re challenging the old-fashioned law firm. We use technology to accelerate our cases. You don’t get an inferior service – we just work smarter.
This is All We Do
When you do just one thing, you get pretty good at it. Unlike typical family lawyers who do a bit of everything, we practice solely in wills, probate & estates law.
No Fancy Offices
We conduct our meetings with clients over the phone. While you might not be able to meet with us in a fancy office, you won’t have to pay for our water views either.
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What are the next steps?
1. Join us for a free consultation call
Our probate lawyers will chat with you to understand your needs, answer your questions, and provide a fixed-fee quote.
2. Preparing your application for probate
Once we’ve got all the information we need, we’ll prepare your probate application and send it to you for signing.
3. We help you distribute the estate
Following approval, it’s time to distribute the estate. Our experienced team can take care of everything.
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Why choose our probate & estate administration service?
While many families have a family lawyer, most lawyers don't specialise in probate - meaning slower service and higher fees. Our expert probate lawyers will ensure you get probate - faster and cheaper.
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Frequently asked questions
What is probate?
Probate is the legal process of proving a deceased person’s will in the Supreme Court. It is an official recognition by the Supreme Court that:
- the will in question is the final will made by the deceased; and
- the person named in the will as the executor is entitled to collect and distribute the assets in the deceased’s estate.
Probate is often an essential part of the process of administering a will. You can read more about probate in our Guide to What is Probate?
Do I need to apply for probate?
There are limited circumstances in which a grant of probate may not be required; for example, where the deceased had minimal assets. However, be aware that even where the deceased’s estate is very small, the transfer of real estate usually requires probate (unless that property was held as joint tenants, in which case the property will transfer by way of survivorship), and any institutions holding the deceased’s assets are likely to require probate before releasing those assets to the executor; for example, a bank holding the deceased’s money, or a company holding their shares.
Even if you don’t require probate, you might still find it helpful to have professional assistance with other aspects of settling the estate, such as paying off the deceased’s debts, completing legal documents, and/or ensuring you have adequately fulfilled all of your executor duties. Get in touch with us to see if you need professional guidance. If you don’t, the discussion won’t cost you anything.
What is the executor of a will?
I am the executor of the deceased’s estate – What do I need to do?
I am the executor of the deceased’s estate – Do I need a probate lawyer?
Under Australian law, it is not necessary to hold any professional qualifications to act as executor, meaning that a person appointed as executor can perform their duties, including applying for probate, without legal assistance.
However, probate and estate administration are time consuming (and often technical) tasks that can be further drawn out by any errors in an executor’s application documents. Unfortunately, the nature of the probate process is such that even simple matters can become messy and complicated where an executor makes an inadvertent error. Many people choose to avoid the anxiety and stress that can arise from this process by seeking assistance from an experienced probate lawyer.
What does a probate lawyer do?
A probate lawyer – also known as an estate lawyer – will guide and assist you through the probate process, helping you avoid the stresses and hassles that can otherwise cause significant delays in obtaining a grant of probate.
A probate solicitor can:
- arrange for your intention to apply for probate to be published;
- prepare your probate documentation;
- file your probate application;
- obtain your grant of probate (or letters of administration);
- assist with any claims against the will;
- settle any disputes that arise;
- assist with any and all aspects of estate administration once a grant of probate is received.
How much does probate cost?
There are a number of fees to be paid in applying for a grant of probate, and these depend on the state in which the application is made. Generally, it will be necessary to pay:
- an advertising fee;
- a filing fee;
- your probate solicitor’s fee. When you use our Fixed Fee Probate Service, you’ll pay a set fee for your probate lawyer, which you’ll agree before any work is commenced.
For more information about advertising and filing fees in each state, see the following guides:
How long does it take to receive a grant of probate?
The timing of a probate application differs from state to state. Timing can be affected by a requirement in some states that a notice of distribution be advertised for a minimum period, and by other things such as errors in the application, or the will being contested.
For state-specific information regarding timing, see the following guides:
Who pays for probate and estate administration?
What is a Fixed Fee Probate Service?
Our Fixed Fee Probate Service means you’ll be told the legal fee for your probate application before any work is commenced. It can be stressful not knowing the cost of legal work until after it’s been done, so we aim to give you greater certainty and reassurance upfront.
Please note that the fee may change in the case of unforeseen circumstances or complexities, or in the event that other parties come to contest the will.
I already have a family lawyer…
Before engaging your family lawyer, it’s worthwhile comparing their fees with our Fixed-Fee Service.
Not only are our prices likely to be cheaper, our lawyers are specialists in probate and estate administration, meaning faster and more efficient service.
What are Letters of Administration?
Where a person dies without leaving a will, they are deemed to have died ‘intestate’, and their next of kin undertakes the task of administering the estate. To do this, they must apply for a grant of Letters of Administration from the court. Like an application for a grant of probate, this process can be complicated. You can use the form above to get a fixed fee quote for Letters of Administration.
For a more detailed discussion, see our Guide to Letters of Administration.
To find out more about applying for Letters of Administration in your state, see:
What is estate administration?
Estate administration means winding up and dealing with the deceased’s estate. It can include:
- notifying relevant parties of the deceased’s death;
- closing down accounts held by the deceased;
- arranging the deceased’s tax returns;
- paying the deceased’s debts from the assets of the estate;
- distributing the deceased’s remaining assets in accordance with the terms of the will.
Do I need a lawyer to help with estate administration?
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