Robertson Hayles Lawyers are highly experienced probate lawyers based in the Perth CBD.
We understand that dealing with probate following the death of a loved one can be an emotionally draining and complex process.
You need to deal with the Will of the deceased or the lack of one, navigate and liaise with various entities such as:
You may have to consider whether it is likely that a claim could be made against the assets of the deceased estate.
We understand the emotions and difficulties that accompany the administration of a deceased estate. We have over 50 years of experience as Perth probate Lawyers. We have the expertise to assist you in all aspects of the management of a deceased estate. Most importantly, we know that its equally important to manage all probate applications and the administration of deceased estates with the utmost sensitivity to the feelings and needs of family members.
Shortly after the death of the deceased, an application must be made to the Supreme Court of Western Australia for a grant of probate or administration. This is a legal document issued by the Supreme Court that authorises the person or persons named as executor or administrator in the grant to deal with the assets and liabilities of the deceased. They must then distribute the estate to the beneficiaries. With this grant, the executor or administrator is able to transfer and sell the properties of the deceased estate, collect rent from tenants, transfer or sell shares, manage money held in the deceased’s bank accounts and pay off the debts of the deceased estate.
Depending on the circumstances of your case, we are able to assist you to apply and obtain one of the following grants from the Supreme Court of Western Australia:
The grant of probate is issued by the Court when the deceased leaves a valid Will at the time of death that nominates a person or persons as executor or executors of the Will.
Grant of Letters of Administration with the Will Annexed
This is a grant issued to a person who is not named in the Will as an executor. The court will issue this grant when the deceased leaves a valid Will but the Will does not name an executor or where the executor named cannot and or does not wish to apply for probate. In such cases, the court will usually issue the grant to a suitable beneficiary of the Last Will and Testament of the deceased. A suitable beneficiary issued with the grant is one who will act in the interest of the other beneficiaries and creditors of the deceased estate.
When the deceased did not leave a valid Will at the time of death, the Court may grant Letters of Administration to a suitable beneficiary of the deceased estate, thereby enabling the beneficiary to administer the deceased estate.
With many years of experience as probate lawyers, Robertson Hayles Lawyers has the expertise in all areas of probate law to assist you in both simple and complex cases including the following situations:
We can help you to apply for a probate or letters of administration and assist you in administering the deceased estate.
At each step of the process, we aim to provide you with clear information about the legal process and provide practical advice on available options. This will assist you to take the best course of action to obtain a grant of probate or letters of administration and to properly distribute and wind up the estate in a cost effective manner.
We provide legal services in the following areas:
Please contact Robertson Hayles Lawyers on (08) 9325 1700 by email at enquiries@robertsonhayles.com or via our contact form and we will be happy to assist you.