Once the executors or administrators of the estate have a grant of probate or letters of administration, they must administer the estate. Administration of the estate involves collecting all the deceased’s assets, paying any liabilities or expenses and distributing the assets of the estates to the beneficiaries. What are the steps in the administration of the estate? The...Read More
During a will dispute or estate dispute, it may be necessary for a party to protect their interest in the deceased’s estate by lodging a caveat against the granting of Probate or Letters of Administration. A Probate Caveat is similar to a property caveat in that it prevents further actions with the estate in the...Read More
In some circumstances, the executors or administrators of the estate may need to file, verify and pass the accounts of the estate with the Supreme Court. If required, the executors or administrators of the estate must verify the estate accounts and file them with the Court. The Court can go a step further and require...Read More
