Probate & Estates 

Administering a deceased estate can be overwhelming, particularly during a period of grief.

Jordan Djundja Lawyers provide clear and practical guidance to executors, trustees and family members throughout the estate administration process. We aim to reduce stress by managing the legal and procedural requirements efficiently and sensitively.

From initial advice through to final distribution, our team ensures that estates are administered in accordance with the law and the intentions of the deceased.

Probate & Estate Administration

• Interpreting the Will in accordance with applicable estate law
• Advising executors and trustees regarding their legal duties and responsibilities
• Applying for Probate in the Supreme Court of New South Wales
• Applying for Letters of Administration where there is no valid Will
• Advising in cases of intestacy

Asset & Liability Management

• Identifying and valuing estate assets and liabilities
• Collecting estate funds, including bank accounts, shares, superannuation and insurance proceeds
• Selling or transferring estate property
• Paying outstanding debts and estate expenses
• Preparing information for taxation purposes

We also provide advice in relation to family trusts and testamentary trusts established under a Will.

Estate Disputes

• Family mediation and negotiated settlements
• Contested estate proceedings
• Supreme Court litigation involving wills and estates

Our objective is to ensure that the estate is administered lawfully and efficiently, while seeking to minimise conflict wherever possible.