Probate Lawyer Adelaide Probate is the legal process by which a will is proven as the last will and testament of a deceased person and gives the executor named in the Grant the right (and obligation) to deal with the assets and liabilities of the deceased in accordance with the terms of the will. If you are named as an executor in a will, and the deceased owned a house or other land or significant property, you will need to apply to the Supreme Court of South Australia for a Grant of Probate. Contact our Probate lawyer Adelaide!
Some estates may be administered informally, without a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration. If the person’s estate comprises only of the following, then there will likely be no need for a Grant to be sought:
Any assets jointly owned with another person who has survived the deceased Motor vehicles Personal effects Cash Small sums of money in the bank (although check with the bank first as to what their requirements are for the release of the money)
As solicitors, our role is to make enquiries with the necessary authorities to determine what assets and liabilities were held by the deceased and their requirements are regarding the release of the assets or discharge of the liabilities.