Probate Application Victoria
VIC’s Premium Probate Solution with Affordable Fixed-Fees and Fast Approval Times
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Probate and Letters Of Administration VIC | Probate Consultants
Probate Consultants is a simple and cost-effective way for Victorian families to access specialist guidance and support for Probate applications in VIC and Letters of Administration (LOA) applications in VIC. We empower Self-Represented Applicants (SRAs) to obtain Grants of Probate and LOA by providing a seamless application experience that makes the process Fast, Affordable, and Easy.
We understand that for most families in Victoria applying for Probate and Letters of Administration is part of the grieving process. It involves gaining access to a loved one’s estate so that their final gift can be given to those who mattered most.
With over 4 years of experience and remarkable results in assisting SRAs, Probate Consultants is Australia’s Premium Probate Solution with affordable Fixed-Fees and Fast approval times.
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Applying for Probate and Letters of Administration in Victoria
In general, applying for Probate in VIC and Letters of Administration in VIC involves the following steps:
This process can be overwhelming and confusing, which is why we offer a simple and straightforward Probate and Letters of Administration solution for SRAs in VIC. At Probate Consultants, we believe that specialist guidance and support should be available to everyone – without complicated jargon, lengthy timeframes and high costs.
Probate Specialists
Apply for Probate & Letters of Administration effortlessly
with Australia’s top-rated solution
FIXED FEE:
$1,888 inc GST
+ Court Fees
What You Get:
- Consultation with a genuine Probate Specialist
- Seamless application process
- Guided document signing and lodgement
- Support with Court questions
- Grants of Probate & LOA received fast
- Ongoing support and guidance after Probate / LOA granted
Fast
Probate and LOA granted fast with our streamlined application process.
Affordable
Affordable Fees that are transparent and completely fixed, regardless of the value of the estate.
Easy
Ease is personal so we tailor the application process to your needs ensuring a seamless experience start to finish.
Fast, Affordable & Easy – why choose Probate Consultants in VIC?
Probate Consultants was founded in Victoria and is now Australia’s highest-rated Probate solution. We offer all Victorians who align with the SRA pathway friendly yet professional support and guidance with applications for Probate and Letters of Administration.
We understand the emotions, challenges and difficulties faced when a loved one has passed away. The last thing you want to experience is an overly complicated, inconvenient and rigid application process.
It’s for this very reason that we strive to provide a streamlined, innovative, and hassle-free approach to Applications for Probate in VIC and Letters of Administration in VIC for SRAs.
Our Co-Founders Thomas and Naomi Torcello reimagined the application journey for SRAs guaranteeing a client experience that is not only streamlined but deeply personal and supportive.
Thomas understood first-hand the challenges people in Melbourne face when required to apply for Probate and Letters of Administration when his Grandfather passed away. He was profoundly affected at seeing his grandmother struggle with high fees, lack of transparency and a jargon-heavy process. This deeply personal experience gave birth to the vision of Probate Consultants and the values upon which the business is founded.
The Probate Consultants difference –
Care translated into Action
Probate Consultants caters to the needs of each individual client, rather than treating every situation the same. We work around your needs and prioritise your experience throughout the application process.
You will only ever deal with one person at Probate Consultants – your dedicated consultant. They guide you through the entire application process, from initial consultation to the Grant being issued by the Supreme Court of Victoria.
With same-day responses to all calls and emails, you will always feel heard, understood and fully informed.
Our seamless application experience ensures that the process is Fast, Affordable, and Easy. Our streamlined, step-by-step approach guarantees Fast turnaround times.
Our stellar client reviews say it all. With over 300 Five-Star Reviews on Google, Probate Consultants is the highest-rated Probate Service in VIC and Australia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Note: The information provided is general in nature and is intended to offer an outline only. It is not comprehensive, nor does it constitute legal advice.
Probate in VIC is a legal process where the Supreme Court certifies that:
- A person has passed away (the deceased)
- The deceased left a valid Will
- The executor(s) named in the Will have the authority to administer and finalise the deceased’s estate.
- This includes all property, assets and any debt.
A Grant of Probate is a legal document issued to the executor(s) of a valid Will by the Supreme Court of Victoria. It is proof of their legal right to administer and finalise a deceased person’s estate (deceased estate).
Probate is required when an asset holder (Bank, Super Fund, Aged Care Facility, etc) requests to view a Grant of Probate in order to allow access to a deceased person’s assets. It may also be necessary to perform other duties in relation to finalising a deceased person’s estate, including making contact with the ATO regarding tax returns or dealing with liabilities such as mortgages.
You need a grant in the following situations:
- Seeking the refund of an Accommodation Bond (RAD) from an aged care facility
- Accessing funds in a bank account over a certain value, usually $50,000
- Receiving the Resident Exit Entitlement from a Retirement Village
- Transferring title of real estate that was held solely by the deceased, or as tenants in common
In determining whether you need a grant of Probate, you can:
- Contact the relevant institutions and ask whether they require a Grant of Probate in order for you to deal with the property
- If there are minimal assets, you may only need to produce a certified copy of the Will and death certificate
- Contact Probate Consultants for a free consultation regarding the estate.
- Speak to a Probate Lawyer.
Once your application for Probate is lodged with the Supreme Court of Victoria, it will be reviewed within 7 -14 days.
If the application is granted by the Court after review, the electronic Grant of Probate is accessible on your RedCrest- Probate Account.
If there are any questions, issues or concerns that need to be addressed in relation to your application, the Registrar will raise a requisition for further information to be provided.
Having to answer requisitions can cause significant delays to the application process and can often result in having to seek legal advice.
The following documents are needed in order to apply for Probate:
- Valid Will
- Death Certificate
- Current documents relating to the deceased person’s estate:
- Property & Assets
- Debts & Liabilities
Once Probate has been granted, the executor(s) named in the Grant of Probate must administer and finalise the deceased person’s estate:
This involves:
- Collecting all property and assets
- Paying any debts
- Distributing the assets according to the Will
The Supreme Court of Victoria launched its new online e-Filing system RedCrest-Probate on 1 July 2020. This means that you can apply for Probate online using this platform but will still need to leave your house to swear or affirm the Affidavit of Executor before an authorised witness. The Affidavit refers to a number of Exhibits that also need to be witnessed as part of this process.
A Grant of Representation is a term that includes both a Grant of Probate and a Grant of Letters of Administration.
Both these Grants give a person the legal authority to administer and finalise the estate of someone who has passed.
There is no time limit on applying for Probate, however, if more than 3 years have passed since the person died you have to explain the reasons for this delay in your application.
All real estate and personal property owned by the deceased must be included in an application for Probate where it was owned solely or as tenants in common.
Property and assets owned jointly with another person can be excluded from the application if ownership passed automatically to the surviving owner when the person passed.
There is, however, no requirement to apply for Probate in order to administer the estate of someone who has passed away. You only need to apply for Probate to deal with the deceased person’s assets if the institutions holding those assets require it.
Probate is a legal process that ends when the Supreme Court of Victoria issues a Grant of Probate to the executor(s) of a valid Will.
Once the executor(s) have the Grant of Probate, they are able to administer and finalise the deceased person’s estate.
This involves:
- Collecting all property and assets
- Paying any debts
- Distributing the assets according to the Will
Intestacy laws in Victoria can be found in Part IA – Intestacy of the Administration and Probate Act 1958 (VIC).
These provisions cover many aspects of intestacy, including:
- The order of priority in which people can apply for Letters of Administration
- How the property and assets of a person who has died intestate must be distributed