Has a close family member recently passed away, and you have been left to administer the estate? We recognise that this can be a painful and stressful time, as you try to deal not only with the grief which comes with losing a loved one but also at the same time being required to sort out the significant and often complicated legal issues.
Hear directly from our clients on what it is like working with our probate and administration team:
Let us take the stress out of everything. Call us today for a no cost, no obligation initial consultation, on (03) 8658-0040, or book an appointment online.
I found Sarah to be very helpful with regards to managing my wife’s estate after she passed away, her guidance and positive friendly manner took away all the stress, and made it so much easier.
Thank you to Sarah and the team at Johnstone and Reimer
Zita Barber
Navigating the Probate and Administration Process
If the deceased left a Will, the proper process is an application for what’s called a ‘Grant of Probate‘ with the Supreme Court of Victoria. Assuming there are no objections to the Will during a specified period of time, the estate is generally distributed according to the Will.
On the other hand, Letters of Administration are applied for where the deceased has not left a Will, or a Will cannot be found. The estate is then generally distributed according to the rules of intestacy – prescribed formulas specifying who things go to when someone dies without a Will.
Our team is highly experienced; headed by an accredited Wills and Estates specialist, you can be sure your matter has professionals assisting you all the way through:
Everyone was very supportive, Sarah Holt in particular was fantastic to deal with, friendly, professional, knowledgeable and very efficient in attending to Dad’s Estate. Her assistance was invaluable. Clare, Josh and Benjamin were also working on my matter, and it was great knowing I had a team of professionals looking after me. Highly recommend Johnstone & Reimer – thank you
Kel Osborne
Our team have significant experience dealing with families who have been through bereavement, and will deal with your matter sensitively and compassionately. Give us a call today on (03) 8658-0040 and we’ll listen to what’s going on and see how we can help. You can also book an appointment online at a time which suits you.
What happens at the initial consultation?
As mentioned above, we provide a no cost initial consultation. This is really important, because we understand that the decision of who to hire to take care of the running of your loved one’s estate is a deeply personal and often emotional one.
You need to trust us to ensure your loved one’s wishes are carried out. You need to know that you can communicate well with us and that you will be heard and understood.
That’s why a big part of that initial appointment is about us getting to know you and you getting to know us.
It’s also a time for us to explain how the system works, so you know exactly what to expect, as well as a chance for you to ask any questions you may have. Often, especially where you have never been an executor before, you can find the situation to be quite overwhelming. We will try to do whatever we can to provide some clarity and understanding to the whole process at this first meeting.
If you are comfortable with us handling your matter after the first meeting, we can discuss what’s involved from there.
Please give us a call today on (03) 8658-0040 to set up your initial meeting, or book an appointment online.
Book Your Free Consultation
Call our office on (03) 8658-0040 to book your free initial consultation now with one of our probate and administration lawyers, or book in a time which suits to discuss your matter using our online calendar: