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Deceased Estates, Wills, Probate and EPA

When a person dies usually either letters of administration or a grant of probate must be obtained. A grant of probate is approval by the probate division of the Supreme Court that the deceased's Will is in fact the last valid Will in existence.

Where there is no Will, or a Will is executed but does not appoint an executor, letters of administration must be obtained before the estate of the deceased may be administered.

A grant of probate or letters of administration is required because the assets of the estate may not otherwise be collected for the benefit of the beneficiaries of the Will. A grant of probate or letters of administration is essential to enable the personal representative to obtain title to the deceased's property and then to collect, administer and protect it for the benefit of those interested in the estate.

If you need any assistance in dealing with a deceased estate please contact Mallory Dore or Sarah Smith at Hamilton office or Lynda McArlein at our Casterton office.

At Hunter Newns we can also help you with:

• Preparing your Wills

• Enduring Powers of Attorneys

• Administration and Guardianship