Named as an executor, or lost a loved one who left no will? We guide you through Probate and estate administration with care, so you can focus on your family.
Probate is the Supreme Court's confirmation that a will is valid and that the executor may deal with the estate. Where there's no will, we apply instead for Letters of Administration.
We handle the application, help you call in assets, pay debts and taxes, and distribute the estate to the beneficiaries — correctly and in the right order, so you're protected.
We confirm the will is valid and map out the assets, debts and beneficiaries.
We prepare and lodge the Probate (or Letters of Administration) application with the Supreme Court.
We help call in assets, pay debts and taxes, and keep proper estate accounts.
We advise on the correct timing and order of distribution so you're not left exposed.
Not always — small or jointly-held estates sometimes don't. We'll tell you quickly whether a grant is required.
We apply for Letters of Administration and the estate passes under the intestacy rules. We guide the next of kin through it.
A straightforward grant often takes a few weeks once documents are ready; full administration depends on the assets involved.
Yes. We act for executors and beneficiaries in estate disputes and family provision claims.
Waters & Co helps executors and families administer estates properly, with care.
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