Probate & Estate Administration

Administering an estate involves a range of legal, financial, and practical responsibilities that must be handled carefully and in accordance with the law. Executors and administrators are often required to act at a time of personal loss, while also meeting strict legal obligations.

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Crownmark Lawyers provides guidance to executors, administrators, and beneficiaries navigating probate and estate administration matters. We assist with obtaining the appropriate court authority, managing estate assets, and ensuring estates are administered correctly and efficiently.

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Estate administration may involve applying for probate or letters of administration, identifying and dealing with estate assets and liabilities, attending to tax and reporting obligations, and distributing the estate in accordance with a will or the rules of intestacy. Our approach is structured and practical, focused on reducing risk, avoiding delay, and ensuring compliance at each stage.

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Where appropriate, probate and estate administration matters may be handled on an agreed, fixed-fee basis through Crownmark Assured Pricing (CAP), providing clarity around scope and costs from the outset.