Deceased Estate Legal Experts
The loss of a loved one can be a difficult time and our Estates Team at Porta Lawyers are here to guide you through the process of administering an estate.
We will work with you to ensure that the deceased’s wishes are upheld and that the estate is completed in a timely and effective manner. We are available for your queries and concerns and can assist in matters where there are fractured relationships between co-executors and/or beneficiaries.
Legal Services We Offer
Estate Administration
We can assist you with the process of applying to the Supreme Court for a Grant of Probate or Grant of Letters of Administration. At Porta Lawyers we are available to assist in whatever capacity you require with regards to estate administration. This may include obtaining a Grant of Probate and dealing with taxation and estate distribution.
Please feel free to call our office on Tel: (07) 3265 3888 to discuss your requirements and options in this regard.
Intestacy
If you die without a Will, you die “Intestate”. In this case, your estate will be distributed in accordance with legislation. This may not be in line with the deceased’s wishes or intentions. Accordingly, we strongly recommend that every Adult have a Will.
If a loved one has recently died without a Will, and you require assistance to direct you through the process of an intestate estate, please contact our office and speak to our Estates Team on Tel: (07) 3265 3888.
Deceased Estates
When someone dies, their estate is to be distributed in accordance with their Will (if they have one) or the Rules of Intestacy as outlined in legislation, if they do not have a Will.
Porta Lawyers can assist you in obtaining a Grant of Probate or Grant of Letters of Administration, accumulating the assets of the estate, attending to payment of liabilities, transfer of property, taxation issues and distribution to beneficiaries. We will guide you through this complex procedure making it as easy as possible during this difficult time.
Contested Estates
“Where there is a Will, there is a War”…
Luckily this is not always the case, however, from time to time, potential beneficiaries have not been left what they believe they are entitled to, or have been omitted from a Will completely.
Time is of the essence. Please contact our office as soon as possible to discuss your potential claim against an estate. Our contact details are Tel: (07) 3265 3888.
