Do-it-yourself Probate
When a person draws up a will, they need to appoint someone to administer their estate when they die. This person is known as the executor. The executor is responsible for carrying out the terms of the will. The executor will sometimes need to apply for probate. Probate means the official recognition that a will is legally valid. The application is made to the Probate Registry of the Supreme Court for a “Grant of Probate”. The grant is a document certifying that the Supreme Court recognises the authority of the executor(s) to deal with the estate. This will enable the executor to collect the assets and pay any debts of the deceased person and then to distribute the estate as directed by the will.
If you have been appointed as an executor, the AussieLegal Probate PLUS service will assist you to obtain a Grant of Probate and so enable you to collect the assets of a deceased person and then to distribute them according to the will.
Benefits of the Probate Plus Service:
- Save time - this is the fastest way to get your Grant of Probate;
- Save thousands in legal fees; and
- The price is fixed - no surprises;
The Probate PLUS service will allow an application for probate in uncomplicated estates to be prepared personally by the appointed executor, thus saving thousands of dollars in legal fees. It contains the following:
- a summary of the legal requirements for obtaining probate;
- preparation of the forms and documents necessary for a personal probate application in the applicable State or Territory;
- preparation of any legal notice that may be required (required for NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD, NT and TAS);
- a review of the will and supporting documents;
- full phone and email support from a dedicated case manager at AussieLegal; and
- detailed signing and filing instructions and follow up support in the event that the Court has any questions and requisitions.