At Apex Legal, we handle all of your probate, estate planning and estate litigation needs.  We can assist with:

• Enduring Power of Attorney and Guardianship documents
• Wills & Estates planning
• Probate/Letters of administration applications to the Supreme Court
• Disputed Will or Contested Estate matters

The death of a loved one can be a difficult and emotionally charged time. A Solicitor with a sound understanding of the law and legal principles that apply to Wills and Probate will be able to assist to uphold the wishes of the deceased and act in the best interests of the Estate.

Unfortunately, there are times when an estate dispute arises. This may be because a family member feels that they have not been left with adequate provision out of the deceased’s estate; or someone close to the deceased feels that the Will they made may not be valid.

We can assist Executors and Trustees to perform their duties when administrating a deceased estate. Our aim is to help you through the process, making it as stress free as possible.

Our specialist lawyers can advise you on:

Executor Duties
Be informed in detail about the rights and responsibilities of an executor.

Application for Probate
When people die leaving real estate or significant money in the bank they will generally require a Grant of Probate from the Supreme Court.  Probate is an Order of the Supreme Court confirming that the deceased’s Will is valid.

Administration of a Small Estate
In some circumstances, a deceased estate may be able to be administered without the need for a grant of Probate. Please seek advice from our expert lawyers as you may be able to avoid the expense of having to apply for probate.

Intestacy
When a person dies without a Will, an application for Letters of Administration to the Supreme Court may be required.

Defending a Will
Defending a Will can be stressful and complex, make sure you get proper advice to avoid unnecessary stress and delay.

Challenging or Claiming Against a Will
If you feel that you have been unfairly left out of a Will or that a testator did not have capacity at the time of making their Will then you may be able to challenge the validity of the Will.

We have appeared in many complex Supreme Court matters involving contested Will disputes and pride ourselves on obtaining successful outcomes for our clients.