Obtain a grant of probate
We handle the probate application so you can focus on your family.
Being named as executor should be an honour. But the moment you try to act – to access the bank accounts, deal with the property, begin winding up the estate – every institution approaches the same way: where is your Grant of Probate? The Supreme Court application requires precise documentation, specific affidavits, and knowledge of procedures that most people encounter once in their lives and never again. Errors cause rejections. Rejections cause delays. And every delay costs the estate money and costs you the credibility of the person you were trusted to be.
What is a grant of probate and when do you need it?
What is a Grant of Probate and why do I need it?
How long does it take to obtain a Grant of Probate?
What happens if the original will cannot be found?
Do all estates require probate?
We prepare a comprehensive probate application to reduce the likelihood of delays.
Every financial institution and government body that requires proof of your authority has what they need.
Your personal position as executor is protected, we advise on the obligations that attach to the role.
Ready to obtain your Grant of Probate?
Your probate application prepared correctly, filed completely
- We will review the will and advise you on the requirements for a grant of probate.
- We will prepare all court documents and supporting affidavits.
- We will lodge the application with the Supreme Court and manage all court correspondence.
- We will obtain your Grant of Probate and advise on the administration steps that follow.
Is this where you are?
You have been named executor and you are trying to do the right thing by the deceased, by the beneficiaries, and by the law. But the bank will not discuss the accounts with you, the property agent is waiting for authority before they can list the home, and beneficiaries have started asking questions you cannot yet answer. You looked at the Supreme Court probate requirements and the forms and affidavits feel designed for lawyers, not for people who are also managing their own grief. You are worried about making an error that causes a rejection and extends the delay further. You want someone who has done this hundreds of times to handle it completely – so you can focus on the parts of being executor that actually involve honouring the person you lost.
What's included in your probate application service
- Grant of Probate application preparation.
- Supreme Court filing and correspondence management.
- Affidavit and supporting evidence preparation.
- Grant of Probate delivery and next steps advice.
Why probate applications get delayed
Executors who attempt the probate application themselves frequently have it returned by the court for technical deficiencies – a missing affidavit, an incorrect valuation, a procedural requirement that is not obvious from the court’s published materials. Each rejection adds weeks to the timeline, during which accounts remain frozen, property expenses continue to accumulate, and beneficiaries grow more impatient. In some estates the cost of a delayed probate application is direct and measurable: mortgage repayments, insurance premiums, and maintenance costs draining the estate while administration is stalled. An executor who is seen to be struggling can also face pressure and personal liability claims from beneficiaries who have been kept waiting. The cost of getting the application wrong almost always exceeds the cost of getting it right the first time.
How we get your grant issued without delay
We review the will and the estate assets, identify every document type required, and prepare a complete, court-ready application the first time. We handle the affidavits, manage the filing, and respond to any court queries so that nothing causes an avoidable delay. When the grant is issued, you hold a court-sealed document that every bank, land titles office, share registry, and financial institution in Australia is legally required to accept as authority for you to act. You walk out of the process with the legal authority to do what you were trusted to do – and with confidence that everything behind you was handled correctly.
A complete application, filed correctly, so probate issues without delay.
Prepare the application
We review the will and estate, prepare all required Supreme Court documents, and obtain any necessary supporting evidence.
Lodge and manage
We lodge the application with the Supreme Court and manage all correspondence with the court through to grant.
Receive your grant
We deliver your Grant of Probate and advise on next steps to begin administering the estate.
Experienced probate lawyers ready to obtain your grant efficiently.
Being named executor is a mark of trust that arrives at the worst possible time – when you are grieving, the family is raw, and the legal system is immediately asking things of you that feel impossible to deliver.
We have helped hundreds of executors through the probate process, from entirely straightforward single-asset applications to complex estates with contested wills, overseas assets, and multiple beneficiaries across several states. We know what the court requires and we prepare applications that do not come back. The trust the deceased placed in you is worth protecting – and a complete, accurate probate application is where that starts.
We understand you want to know the cost, before we get started.
We will map out our process, from beginning to end, so you know what the journey will look like before you get started.
We will provide you with a clear and detailed Work Proposal covering each step along the way.
Our fair fees are all-inclusive. No hidden costs for telephone calls, emails, photocopying, couriers, or coffee.
Our great lawyer guarantee
We want to be part of your team over the long term. We achieve this by adhering to these core principles:
Take the time
We listen carefully to understand what you want to achieve. Then we thoroughly explain our advice and step you through the documents. You can be sure you know the full consequences.
Share our knowledge
We will pass on as much knowledge as we can, so you can make your own informed decisions. We want to make you truly independent.
Stick to our knitting
We only do what we're good at. You can be confident that we know what we're doing and don't pass on the cost of our learning.
Work as one team
Someone will always be available to answer your questions, or point you in the right direction. You will also benefit from a range of perspectives and experience.
Fair pricing
For advice and documents, we provide a fixed or capped quote so you don't take price risk. If you're in a dispute, we map out the process and costs so you know what to expect.
It's your show
We're not in this for our egos. We're in it for a front row seat to witness your success.
