Probate and Estates

When someone passes away, their assets and possessions need to be distributed in accordance with that individual’s wishes, which in most cases are contained in a Will. Under the Will, the executor is required to administer the estate and obtain a grant of probate from the Supreme Court of Victoria. If there is no Will, the next of kin of the deceased will need to apply for a grant of letters of administration from the Supreme Court of Victoria.  

Prior Law can assist you with all aspects of probate and administration of an estate, including:

• Obtaining a grant of probate
• Obtaining letters of administration
• Administering the estate of the deceased
• Releasing funds from bank accounts
• Releasing Accommodation deposits from aged care
• Transferring properties to beneficiaries
• Transferring shares to beneficiaries

Estate matters at Prior Law are completed by the lawyers in the Wills and Estates team, which is overseen by Rosemary Prior, Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates, Partner.