Our Legal Services
NSW Probate offers a wide range of legal services to ensure you have the best
and most comprehensive legal representation possible.
How Our Team Can Help
At NSW Probate, our team brings years of expertise in probate law, ensuring that our clients receive comprehensive legal support during what can be a complex and emotional time. We are committed to guiding you through every step of the probate process, from administering estates to resolving disputes. Whether you need assistance with a will, estate planning, or litigation, our legal team is here to provide clear, practical advice tailored to your needs.
Our Probate Services Include:
Obtaining Grants of Probate / Letters of Administration
We assist in obtaining grants from the Supreme Court by making applications for:
- Grants of Probate with the Will
- Grants of Letters of Administration with the Will
- Grants of Letters of Administration without a Will (also known as Intestacy)
- Applications for the recognition of informal wills as valid Wills
Real Estate Transactions in Deceased Estates
We assist in helping executors administer real estate transactions in deceased estates including:
- Conveyancing
- Deeds of Family Arrangement
- Notice of Death – to record death of a joint tenant on title
- Transmission Applications – to transfer the deceased’s interests on title to the administrator / executor or beneficiary
Estate
Administration
We assist in helping executors perform their role under a Will including:
- Collecting assets
- Selling assets
- Payment of debts
- Providing legal advice on the duties as an executor
- Preparation of estate accounts for the executors and beneficiaries
- Distribution of the estate in accordance with the Will or rules of intestacy
Estate Litigation
We assist in resolving Wills and Estate disputes including:
- Contesting a Will based on a Family Provision Claim
- Challenging a Will based on the validity Applications concerning the construction of Wills
- Recovering debts owing to estates
- Wrongful death claims
- Proceedings to remove an executor from a Will
Estate Planning
We assist in helping you plan for your future and provide you with peace of mind when it comes to:
- Making Wills – a legal document that allows you to direct your estate to where you want
- Drafting Powers of Attorney – a legal document appointing a person to make decisions for both personal and financial matters on your behalf Drafting Advance Care
- Directives – a legal document to record your choices for future medical care for when you don’t have capacity in the future
- Appointment of an Enduring Guardian – someone you appoint to make lifestyle and health decisions on your behalf for when you don’t have capacity in the future
- Drafting family trusts and unit trusts
Family Provision Claims
We help clients who have been left out of a will or inadequately provided for to seek a fair share of the estate by assisting with:
- Assessing eligibility to make a claim under the Succession Act
- Preparing and lodging family provision applications
- Negotiating out-of-court settlements where possible
- Representing clients in contested court proceedings
Will Disputes
We represent clients in resolving will disputes, protecting your rights whether you’re contesting or defending a will, including:
- Challenging the validity of a will due to undue influence or lack of capacity
- Defending estates against claims from excluded or disputing parties
- Handling applications to remove executors or resolve disputes between beneficiaries
- Advising on complex estate litigation matters
Get In Touch With Our Trusted Probate Lawyers
At NSW Probate, we are committed to providing expert legal guidance to help you navigate the complexities of probate, estate administration, and will disputes. Whether you need assistance with estate planning, contesting a will, or applying for probate, our team is here to support you with compassionate and professional service.