Articles about probate, the legal process of validating a will in Australia.
A 1-minute check Not sure where you stand? Answer four short questions for a plain-English read on whether this estate is likely to need probate. Take the check Yes — in Australia an executor can be paid for the work of administering an estate, but it is not automatic. Payment can come from a clause…
A 1-minute check Not sure where you stand? Answer four short questions for a plain-English read on whether this estate is likely to need probate. Take the check From the day you lodge the application, a straightforward probate in Australia typically takes a few weeks to a couple of months to be granted. Distributing the…
A 1-minute check Not sure where you stand? Answer four short questions for a plain-English read on whether this estate is likely to need probate. Take the check Probate in Australia costs in two parts: the court filing fee charged by the Supreme Court probate registry, and any professional fees if you engage a solicitor….
A 1-minute check Not sure where you stand? Answer four short questions for a plain-English read on whether this estate is likely to need probate. Take the check Yes. In every Australian state and territory you can apply for a grant of probate yourself, as what the courts call a personal applicant — you are…
A 1-minute check Not sure where you stand? Answer four short questions for a plain-English read on whether this estate is likely to need probate. Take the check Have a question about this? Ask the Guide → the chat widget at the bottom-right of this page can answer it. Reading time: 7 minutes | The…
Have a question about this? Ask the Guide → the chat widget at the bottom-right of this page can answer it. Reading time: 6 minutes | The Executor’s Guide — Plain English. Step by step. Written for the person who just found out. Before you distribute the estate, you need to prepare estate accounts —…
Have a question about this? Ask the Guide → the chat widget at the bottom-right of this page can answer it. Reading time: 5 minutes | The Executor’s Guide — Plain English. Step by step. Written for the person who just found out. If the estate earns income or makes capital gains during administration, you…
Have a question about this? Ask the Guide → the chat widget at the bottom-right of this page can answer it. Reading time: 7 minutes | The Executor’s Guide — Plain English. Step by step. Written for the person who just found out. One of the most important early tasks as executor is building a…
Have a question about this? Ask the Guide → the chat widget at the bottom-right of this page can answer it. Reading time: 7 minutes | The Executor’s Guide — Plain English. Step by step. Written for the person who just found out. The ATO is one of the first organisations you need to contact…
Have a question about this? Ask the Guide → the chat widget at the bottom-right of this page can answer it. Reading time: 8 minutes | The Executor’s Guide — Plain English. Step by step. Written for the person who just found out. Real property — a house, unit, investment property, or block of land…