After a person dies, someone has to look after their assets and pay their debts. Even though the person is gone, their affairs must be finalised. The person responsible for doing this is usually appointed in the Will. In Western Australia, that person is called an executor. An executor is chosen by the Will-maker to carry out their wishes in managing the estate. They are responsible for administering the estate and distributing assets to beneficiaries in accordance with those

Will contests and estate disputes are more common than most families expect. This article provides a plain English overview of how disputes arise in Western Australia and what can be done about them.

Being appointed executor is an honour, but it also carries real legal responsibilities and personal risk. This article explains what executors in Western Australia need to know before they begin.

What is a probate requisition? A probate requisition is a letter from the Supreme Court of Western Australia to the applicant for a grant of probate. Most often, these letters are sent to executors who are using the Supreme Court online probate wizard. The requisition usually lists the issues with the application for a grant of probate and asks the applicant to provide additional information and documents to address the deficiencies in their application. The court's registrar

An executor appointed under a will may find their duties and responsibilities overwhelming. At Crystal Lawyers we help executors.

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