Deceased Estates

Practical support for executors and administrators

Administering an estate after someone dies can be complex and emotionally draining. At TLS, we

Practical support for executors and administrators

Administering an estate after someone dies can be complex and emotionally draining. At TLS, we help executors and administrators carry out their legal responsibilities with confidence, care and clarity, so the estate is properly managed and distributed as intended.

Whether you need support with the entire process or just specific tasks, we tailor our service to meet your needs and reduce stress.

What does administering an estate involve?

Once a grant of probate or letters of administration has been issued by the Supreme Court of Western Australia, the person managing the estate must:

• Take control of all assets
• Safeguard and manage those assets during administration (e.g. insure or rent property, move funds to interest-bearing accounts)
• Pay debts and expenses (e.g. funeral costs, outstanding bills, taxes)
• Distribute the remaining estate according to the Will, or if no Will exists, under WA’s laws of intestacy

Every estate is different. We’ll walk you through what’s required in your specific situation.

How TLS can help

We regularly assist clients by:

• Giving clear, practical advice on your duties and obligations as Executor or Administrator
• Taking care of specific legal or administrative tasks on your behalf
• Preparing informal accounts and plans of distribution for beneficiary approval
• Preparing and filing formal accounts with the Supreme Court, if required for transparency or finalisation of the estate.

Some tasks can be handled by the Executor directly to reduce costs. We’re happy to guide you through what you can do yourself, and step in where you need support.

Landgate Applications

If the deceased owned real estate in Western Australia, TLS can help you complete the necessary Landgate applications to transfer or deal with that property.

We assist with:

Survivorship applications

For jointly owned property (as joint tenants). Used to remove the deceased’s name from the certificate of title.

Transmission applications

For property owned solely or as tenants in common. Required to register the Executor or Administrator on the title, so they can sell or transfer the property.

Transfers of land to beneficiaries

Once the Executor or Administrator is registered on title, a transfer of land must be lodged to pass property to a beneficiary — either as a specific gift in the Will, or as part of their share of the estate.

Other property-related services

We also assist with related Landgate and property matters, including:

• Change of name applications
• Vesting applications
• Registering or removing caveats
• Registering mortgages

You don’t have to do it all alone

Estate administration can feel like a lot, especially when you’re still grieving. TLS provides practical, step-by-step legal support to make sure everything is handled properly, with care.

Need help administering a deceased estate?

Let’s talk about how we can support you.