Probate & Estate Administration
General information only. Every estate is different — get advice for your situation.
Losing someone is hard enough without paperwork, court applications and deadlines on top. If you have been named as an executor — or a loved one has died without a Will — we take the administrative and legal burden off your shoulders so you can focus on your family.
We act for executors, administrators and beneficiaries across South Australia, and we explain each step in plain language before it happens.
How We Can Assist
- Grants of Probate – preparing and filing the application with the Probate Registry of the Supreme Court of South Australia.
- Letters of Administration – where there is no Will (or no executor able to act), we help the appropriate person apply to administer the estate.
- Estate Administration – collecting assets, paying debts, finalising tax matters, and distributing the estate to beneficiaries correctly.
- Executor Guidance – advice on your duties and personal obligations as an executor, at any stage of the process.
Not every estate needs a grant of probate — it depends on the assets involved and the requirements of banks and other institutions. In your first conversation with us we’ll tell you whether probate is actually required, and what the process will look like if it is.
FAQs
Do I need probate at all?
Not always. Smaller estates, or assets held jointly, can often be dealt with without a grant. We’ll confirm what the asset holders require before you spend anything on an application.
There’s no Will — what happens now?
The estate is distributed according to South Australia’s intestacy rules, and someone (usually the closest next of kin) applies for Letters of Administration. We can guide you through both.
How long does estate administration take?
Straightforward estates are often finalised within 6–12 months. Timeframes depend on the assets, the Probate Registry, and any complications — we’ll give you a realistic estimate up front and keep you updated.
Learn more
Your first 30 minutes are free — by phone or video (Zoom/Teams), so you can find out where you stand from anywhere in SA.