Probate is the legal process of validating a will, appointing an executor, and distributing the estate of a deceased person – and Taylor & Scott lawyers know that probate matters can be stressful and difficult to negotiate.
Our experienced lawyers are experts in managing and advising on a variety of probate issues. We have specialist knowledge in assisting executors of an estate in carrying out probate administration duties, and in obtaining the release of assets – such as real property and money in bank accounts – from government and financial institutions.
Taylor & Scott can guide you through the steps that must be taken to administer an estate within the terms of the will, and within the relevant laws. We can help you through processes of confirming the assets and debts of the estate, preparing relevant inventories of furniture and personal effects and notifying all relevant financial institutions and government agencies of the death of the deceased.
Taylor & Scott can successfully prepare and lodge complex Applications for Probate and Letters of Administration. We can also advise executors in relation to the administration of a Will after the Grant of Probate has been granted, executors who have resigned after obtaining probate, and offer guidance on estates where the deceased was insolvent.
Taylor & Scott lawyers also offer expertise in estate litigation and Will disputes. We have represented and advised clients involved in lawsuits and appeals in relation to family provision applications, general claims against deceased estates and disputes over the validity of wills. We have represented both executors and beneficiaries in estates litigation, and have advised in mediations over disputed assets.
We can also offer you advice about your options if a loved-one has died without having a valid will, if a mistake has been made in the will, or if the provisions of a will appear ambiguous or confusing.
Lawyers in our Probate and Estate Litigation team know how difficult and stressful probate matters can be. Our aim is to help you settle your affairs as swiftly as possible, so you and your family can move forward.
Taylor & Scott have the experience, knowledge and expertise to ensure that your estate is managed just as you intended.
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