Deceased Estates

Deceased estates – executors and administrators

After a person dies, someone needs to look after their property and affairs and administer their estate. An executor is the person appointed under a Will to do this. An administrator has a similar role however is appointed by the court through letters of administration when a person dies intestate (without a Will), or an appointed executor is unable to act in that capacity.

Executors and administrators have significant legal responsibilities and may need to protect themselves from personal liability. This is particularly so with complex estates or where a claim is made against the estate. They will often need to consider matters outside their areas of expertise such as the tax implications on the sale or transfer of assets, the order of payment of debts, or the potential of a family provision claim. We can help you through the legal process, providing advice and guidance to ensure the estate is administered as smoothly and effectively as possible.

If you need assistance, contact one of our lawyers at [email protected] or call (07) 3372 2232 for a no-obligation discussion and for expert legal advice.