Sheredyn Legg

Estate probate and administration can be a complex and contentious process, often giving rise to a variety of disputes. These disputes can occur both before and during the administration of an estate and may involve challenges to the Will, claims against the estate, and new or existing claims against the deceased person for matters arising […]

When administering a deceased estate, various types of trusts may need to be established to manage and protect assets for beneficiaries. The Legal Personal Representative (LPR) is typically responsible for setting up these trusts correctly and may also need to oversee their administration over time. This article explores the different types of trusts that may

What is a Grant of Representation? A Grant of Representation is a legal document from the Probate Office of the Supreme Court that authorises an Executor or Administrator (known as the Legal Personal Representative or ‘LPR’) to handle the deceased person’s assets. Since July 2020, these grants are issued electronically. There are several types of

When a person passes away, their estate will need to be distributed to the people named in their Will, or if there is no Will, in accordance with the rules of intestacy.  A Grant of Representation is a legal document from the Probate Office of the Supreme Court that authorises an Executor or Administrator (both

What is a deceased estate? A “deceased estate” refers to all the assets and liabilities left behind by a person when they pass away. Assets of the estate can include real estate or bank accounts not held jointly, vehicles, shares, personal belongings, pets, unpaid employment entitlements, life insurance policy rights, contractual rights, intellectual property and