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The Coutts Probate Lawyers handle all Probate matters with professionalism and sensitivity. Probate, the legal process of verifying a will, is a critical step in estate administration. Our Probate Lawyers provide comprehensive legal services to guide executors through this process, from filing the appropriate documents with the court to managing the distribution of the estate in accordance with the deceased’s will.
Kaisha Gambell Senior Associate
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A Grant of Probate is a legal document from the Supreme Court of New South Wales that authorises an Executor to manage the estate of a deceased person in accordance with the wishes that are expressed in that person’s Will.
Making an application for a Grant of Probate in the Supreme Court of New South Wales can quickly become cumbersome for family members of the deceased because of the requirements, paperwork and steps involved in the legal process. We understand that this may become especially difficult when the family member is grieving their loved one whilst trying to do all of the tasks to manage the estate. The Wills & Estates Team at Coutts makes this process simple by removing the guesswork and assisting you to complete the legal process of obtaining a Grant of Probate.
The person or persons named in the Will as the Executors are responsible for applying for a Grant of Probate. If the first named Executor has passed away or is unable to act as the Executor because they are unwell, then the person named as the substitute or alternate Executor will be able to make the application.
An application for a Grant of Probate should be filed with the Supreme Court of New South Wales within six (6) months of the date of death
The administration of the estate should be finalised and distributed to the beneficiaries within twelve (12) months from the date of death.
Meet Kaisha, a Senior Associate at Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers, and the head of our esteemed Wills & Estates Law team. With her wealth of experience, Kaisha’s blend of empathy and thoroughness not only helps her foster genuine connections with her clients but also cements her reputation as a top-tier authority in Wills & Estates law.
A Grant of Probate is a legal document from the Supreme Court of New South Wales that authorises an Executor to manage the estate of a deceased person in accordance with the wishes expressed in their Will.
The person or persons named as the Executors in the Will are responsible for applying for a Grant of Probate. If the first named Executor is unable or unwilling to act, the substitute or alternate Executor named in the Will can make the application.
An application for a Grant of Probate should ideally be filed within six months of the date of death, and the administration of the estate should generally be finalised and distributed to the beneficiaries within twelve months from the date of death.
Obtaining a Grant of Probate can be difficult due to the extensive requirements, paperwork, and legal processes involved, which can be overwhelming, especially while grieving the loss of a loved one.
Coutts can streamline the probate process by guiding family members through the legal proceedings of obtaining a Grant of Probate from the Supreme Court of New South Wales, reducing stress and saving time with their experienced Wills & Estates team.