Estate Administration - Probate
Have you been named as an executor in a Will and would like some assistance with an application for Probate?
An application for Probate involves an application to the Supreme Court for the Court to issue a grant of Probate. Probate allows for the assets of the estate to be distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Will.
If an executor does not fulfil their duties and protect the interest of the beneficiaries then they may be personally liable to pay compensation to those beneficiaries.
Legal fees for an application for Probate are charged in accordance with legislation and depend upon the value of the estate.
Letters of Administration
When the deceased has not left a Will but there are assets to be distributed, it is necessary to make an application to the Court for “Letters of Administration”. This process with identify the beneficiaries and determine how the assets are to be distributed.
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