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Expert Estate Planning & Probate Services
At Reaburn Solicitors we understand that dealing with a deceased Estate is one of the most difficult challenges in life. From dealing with mountains of paper work to understanding the legal jargon and handling the simmering family disputes. That is the last things you want to deal with when you are grieving over the loss of someone important in your life.
We provide clear, compassionate guidance in wills, managing estates, and ensuring the wishes of the deceased are protected for the future.
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Our Services Includes
Let us help you by:
- Interpreting the Will of the deceased as provided by the relevant laws
- Advising Executors and Trustees in regard to their duties and rights
- Informing government bodies including Centrelink and Veterans Affairs
- Applying for Probate of the Will in the Supreme Court
- Dealing with intestacy (that is the situation where there is no Will)
- Applying for Letters of Administration (if the Will is invalid or is lost
- Identifying Estate assets and liabilities
- Obtaining valuations of Estate property
- Collecting Estate financial assets including superannuation, bank funds, shares, outstanding loans and insurance payouts
- Selling or transferring Estate property including organising Estate auctions
- Paying Estate debts including Mortgages, funeral costs, and Testamentary expenses
- Advising in regard to Testamentary Trusts
- Administering trust funds
- Distributing bequests and inheritances to Beneficiaries
- Organising information for Estate tax returns
- Family mediation and negotiation
- Contesting Wills and defending Estate litigation in the Supreme Court