Deceased Estates and Probate

Our lawyers have specialist expertise and can assist you with all aspects of deceased estates and probate. Leading the team is principal lawyer and Trusts and Estates Practitioner Nathan Yii, recognised by his peers in Doyle’s Guide as a leading Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyer and Litigation Lawyer.

Expert advice, delivered with compassion

We understand the passing of a loved one is a very difficult and painful time for those who are left behind.

No matter what circumstances you’re left to deal with, we can help you untangle the legal complexities, resolve disputes and ensure wealth is passed on as intended.

I am grateful to Nathan Yii Lawyers and their compassionate approach in dealing with my father’s estate. My father left no will but Nathan Yii Lawyers was able to convince the Court that I should be appointed as administrator
 

Areas of expertise

  • Reading, interpreting and advising on provisions of Wills

  • Applying for a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration

  • Minimising capital gains tax, income tax and stamp duty in deceased estate administration

  • Assisting executors to transition wealth to the next generation

  • Implementing strategies for payment of superannuation death benefits

  • Varying provisions of Wills by deeds of family arrangement

  • Advising on the prospects of a family provision claim

  • Defending the testamentary wishes of a will-maker in an estate dispute setting

  • Advising on other contentious trusts and estates issues such as removals of executors, accounting applications, rectification or construction of Wills and statutory Will applications.

 

 Let’s start planning for today, tomorrow and well into the future