Probate Solicitors

Administration of Estates and other Probate services

Dealing with someone's death is never easy. At Sydney Mitchell we have an experienced team of Probate solicitors and specialists who will help make the job of winding up your relatives affairs as painless and quick as possible.

Our Probate services include -

Obtaining Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration
Distributing estates
Preparing deeds of variation to vary estates after death to achieve the most advantageous tax position

Applying for Probate

If you are an executor of a will, a 'grant of probate' may be required so you can arrange the estate and other affairs after someone's death. We are able to assist you with this, please contact the team to find out what is involved.

How long does Probate take?

Normally we aim to apply for a grant of Probate within a few weeks of the death. However, for more complicated matters it can take longer, it all depends on the level of assets involved.

Dying without a Will

Dying without a Will has it's own implications. If a member of your family dies without a Will, your inheritance could be jeopardised. If this happens we recommend you seek legal advice immediately. Contact us today for more information.

As well as assistance with Probate matters, we can also advise you on Trusts and Financial and Tax planning.

Trusts

Setting up discretionary and other trusts (either in your lifetime or by Will)
Putting into effect any particular family requirements
Assisting with tax planning

Financial and tax planning

Co-ordinating your Will, lifetime trusts and financial affairs with you own income and capital requirements and those of your defendants and heirs.