Probate: A Definitive Guide To Navigating Probate in NSW
By qbscott
/ February 22, 2021
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NSW Probate Lawyers
Helping You Navigate Your Journey As An Executor of Your Loved One’s Estate
Why Work with NSW Probate?
Experienced team of Wills and Estate Lawyers that handle your application
Save time/hassle navigating the difficulty of obtaining Probate yourself
Fixed-fees regardless of how much time we need to put into your application
Flexible contact options for a more personalised service
About Us
Obtaining probate as an executor of a loved one’s estate can seem like an overwhelming and challenging process during an already difficult time — this is where New South Wales Probate can assist you.
To make this process as seamless as possible, our team will help you navigate the process of obtaining Grant of Probate from the Supreme Court of New South Wales. Our aim is to help make the process as painless as possible by handling your matter with the utmost sensitivity and care.
Rest assured that your probate application will be assigned to our team of dedicated, highly experienced probate lawyers in NSW that will personally guide you through the entire process from start to finish.
Probate Information
Probate is a document issued by the Supreme Court of New South Wales that confirms the validity of the last Will of the deceased and verifies the executor’s authority to deal with the deceased estate.
If there is no Will or no executor has been named on the Will, you will instead need to apply for a:
Whether or not you need Probate depends on the type of assets the deceased owned. A majority of organisations in New South Wales such as banks, super funds, share registries, nursing accommodation providers and The Land & Titles Department require a third-party to produce a certified copy of the Grant of Probate.
You can apply for Probate or Letters of Administration if you:
- Have been appointed as the Executor of a Will;
- If there is no Executor and you are the closest next-of-kin of the deceased who has passed away without a Will.
We Offer A Low Cost, Fixed Fee Service To Our Clients
Our Fixed Fee (Plus GST and Outlays)
AUD$
1650*
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Plus the following fees and outlays:
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GST on Professional Fees — $165
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1. Death Certificate From The Registrar of Births Deaths and Marriages — $60
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2. Advertising Fees For The Queensland Law Reporter — $48**
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3. Supreme Court of Queensland Filing Fee — Please refer to table on our Cost of Probate Page
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4. Express Postage for Documents and Filing — $36.20**
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* The estimate is based on a simple application (exceeding the value of $150,000 in disclosed assets) being made to the Supreme Court of NSW; without complication (Simple Application). If the matter is not, or ceases to be, a Simple Application, then any additional work required is charged at our usual hourly rates.
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The estimate is conditional upon you providing an accurate list of the deceased’s assets and liabilities. If we are required to ascertain additional assets and liabilities, then it will be charged at our usual hourly rates.
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** Please note that the above outlays are subject to change from time to time and that NSW Probate does not have any control over such changes.
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*** There is no guarantee that the Supreme Court will grant you Probate. Outlays and fees are not refundable in the event the court does not grant you Probate.
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/ January 21, 2021
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