How long does Probate and Estate Administration usually take? The Supreme Court will usually approve an application for Probate within six working days. However, you need to be aware that a number of steps need to be taken before you will be in a position to make a Probate application to the Court including: Locating … Continue reading How long does Probate and Estate Administration usually take?
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Heckenberg Probate Plus Service
Heckenberg Lawyers are specialists in Probate Law. When you are appointed the Executor of a deceased Estate you are responsible for obtaining a Grant of Probate and then distributing the Estate in accordance with the Will of the deceased. In addition, as Executor of the Estate you need to comply with all your legal obligations … Continue reading Heckenberg Probate Plus Service
Does a Living Trust go through Probate? What do I need to know about setting one up?
Does a Living Trust go through Probate? What do I need to know about setting one up? One of the main attractions of a Living Trust is that it does not go through Probate. This has many advantages for beneficiaries under the Trust including a limitation on family provision claims against your Estate. A Living … Continue reading Does a Living Trust go through Probate? What do I need to know about setting one up?
What are Chattels and why is it important for the value to be known for the sake of the beneficiaries?
What are Chattels and why is it important for the value to be known for the sake of the beneficiaries? Chattels are commonly defined as ‘moveable property’. In terms of a deceased estate ‘chattels’ will include the personal property of the deceased such as furniture, jewellery and personal items and other property not including real … Continue reading What are Chattels and why is it important for the value to be known for the sake of the beneficiaries?