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If you’re named as the executor named under the Will you can choose whether to use a solicitor to fully or partly administer the estate.

Quite often, the executor can do administrative work themselves with appropriate legal guidance. At Home Legal will help guide you throughout the process ensuring minimal disruption and an efficient timely process

To help you through the process we recommend downloading our informative guide below 

What is the Role of the Estates Executor?

Legal assistance is required to make an application for a grant of probate or letters of administration.

Legal guidance is required to support you on how to administer the estate including dealing with beneficiaries, liabilities and managing any potential claims for further provision from the estate.

Duties of the executor include:

  • Applying for a grant of probate
  • Bringing in the assets
  • Arranging for the sale or transfer of assets
  • Discharging the debts
  • Finalising the deceased’s taxation affairs
  • Keeping estate records
  • Prepare statements for distributing to beneficiaries
Executors Advice in Melbourne from At Home Legal

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Why Choose Executor Assist?

Setting up a Will and Estate Planning in Carlton

Executors have a choice as to the solicitor they want to use to administer a deceased estate. You do not have to use the solicitor that is holding the Will and it is your choice which legal services you use.

As the executor named under the Will you can choose whether to use a solicitor to fully or partly administer the estate. Quite often, the executor can do administrative work themselves with appropriate legal guidance.

Clients wanting to do some of the work themselves can use this service and may reduce the legal costs incurred by the estate.

Dealing with a Deceased Estate?

Being named as the executor of an estate comes with a range of duties and obligations. The role of an executor or administrator is unpaid, time consuming, and a highly-involved job that will often exceed 6 months of your time.

Executors are personally liable for the administration of the estate. It is prudent to employ legal support to aid you often during a personal period of loss or grievance.

Feel comfortable knowing that you are able to navigate the complex language & processes behind Estate Planning and download our eBook today.

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