Probate Bilambil Heights

If you’ve been named as executor, your job is to manage and distribute the estate. To do this, you must apply for probate. We handle this process for you:

Step 1: Online Notice
We publish a notice of your intention to apply for probate, giving creditors and interested parties time to respond.

Step 2: Collecting Documents
You’ll need the following:

• The original last will
• An official death certificate
• A complete list of assets and liabilities
• A sworn affidavit from you as the executor

Step 3: Submitting the Probate Application
We file the paperwork with the NSW Supreme Court and manage all formalities.

Step 4: Probate Granted
Once approved, you’re legally authorised to act on behalf of the estate.

Not always. Probate may not be necessary in Bilambil Heights if the estate is small or jointly owned. You might not need to apply if:

• Bank accounts had low balances (under $15,000–$50,000 depending on the bank)
• Assets were jointly owned with a spouse or partner
• Superannuation or insurance policies had named beneficiaries
• Only personal belongings or a modest vehicle were involved

We’ll advise you if probate is needed after reviewing the estate.

When a person passes away without a will, the estate is considered “intestate.” In these cases, a next of kin must apply for Letters of Administration — a court process that gives them the legal authority to manage and distribute the estate.

Step 1: Assess What the Deceased Owned
We’ll work with you to review any property, bank accounts, superannuation, debts, and jointly held assets.

Step 2: Application for Letters of Administration
Our legal team prepares and submits the necessary documents to the Supreme Court of NSW to obtain legal authority on your behalf.

Step 3: Distribute According to NSW Intestacy Rules
The estate will be distributed based on the law — not personal wishes. We’ll explain exactly who is entitled and in what proportion. This process is part of our broader Wills & Estates legal support, where we assist families in navigating intestacy with clarity and care.

Great — you’ve taken a big step. Now that the court has granted you legal authority, you can officially administer the estate. That means tying up the deceased’s affairs and making sure everything is passed on properly.

1. Collect the AssetsUse your grant to:
   • Access bank accounts
   • Sell or transfer property
   • Claim superannuation and insurance (if not already done)
   • Deal with shares, vehicles, and other investments
2. Pay Debts and Final BillsBefore distributing anything, make sure you:
   • Pay off any outstanding loans, credit cards, or utility bills
   • Settle any taxes (we can help liaise with the ATO if needed)
   • Keep records of everything you pay out
3. Prepare a Statement of Assets & LiabilitiesIt’s a good idea (and sometimes legally required) to prepare a final summary showing:
   • What’s come in
   • What’s been paid out
   • What’s available to distribute

   This protects you in case any questions arise later.

4. Distribute the EstateIf there’s a will: follow the instructions and give each beneficiary their share.
   If there’s no will: follow the legal intestacy rules we advised you on earlier.You may need to get receipts or sign-offs from beneficiaries as proof.
5. Finalise & Close the EstateOnce everything’s paid and distributed:
   • Close any leftover accounts
   • Cancel any licences, memberships or ID cards
   • Keep copies of documents for your records