Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy, and navigating the legal responsibilities thereafter can add to the challenge. If you find yourself as an executor or a beneficiary,…

Have you ever wondered what happens when a loved one passes away without creating a will? Dying without a will (known as dying “intestate”) can create a tricky situation, and it’s generally…

When a person passes away without a will, managing their estate can be a challenging process. In Australia, the solution to this situation is applying for "Letters of Administration", a legal document…

Estate Executor Guide Four Part Series - Part 4 Every executor is a trustee of estate assets for at least the period until assets are sold and net proceeds are distributed. Some…

Estate Executor Guide Four Part Series - Part 3 No will – Application for Letters of Administration If there is no will, the deceased is said to have died intestate and the…

Estate Executor Guide Four Part Series - Part 2 Having successfully installed yourself into the role and made contact with beneficiaries, the administration can proceed in earnest. The following is a step…

Estate Executor's Guide four part series - Part 1: Getting Started Estate administration 101: Administering an estate and dealing with beneficiaries demands attention to detail and a high level of communication. Use this…

The executor is the person appointed in the will to bring in the will-maker’s assets into the estate and be responsible for distributing the will-maker’s assets as per his or her wishes…