Navigating the probate process can often feel overwhelming, especially during a time of grief. At Apex Law LLP, we’re here to provide guidance, clarity, and peace of mind.

Probate is the legal process that recognizes an Executor’s authority to administer an estate under a valid Will, granted through the Surrogate Court. When there’s no Will, the process involves applying for a Grant of Administration, determining who’s legally entitled to manage the estate.

Whether it’s a Grant of Probate or Administration, our role is to simplify these legal processes, ensuring the deceased’s assets are distributed as per their wishes, or in line with the law.

Assuming the responsibility of estate administration can be daunting with numerous legal considerations. Our seasoned team of probate lawyers will help streamline the process, guiding you meticulously through the complexities of estate administration.

Our estate services include:

ESTATE ASSESSMENT  We evaluate the estate and assets to determine the necessity of Probate and Administration. 

WILL EXAMINATION  We review the Will to identify the appointed Executor and beneficiaries.

IDENTIFYING LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES  For intestate cases (where there is no Will), we aid in identifying the individual legally entitled to apply for personal representation.

APPLICATION FOR PROBATE OR ADMINISTRATION We manage the application process for a Grant of Probate or Administration.

ESTATE ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY  We offer sound advice to executors, personal representatives, and beneficiaries during the estate administration process. 

RESEALING A GRANT OF PROBATE OR ADMINSTRATION  We handle to process of resealing a grant for probate and administration.