Who do you turn to after the funeral?
This can be a confusing and emotional time coping with grief and having to deal with the affairs of your loved one.
Being an Executor or Administrator can be time-consuming and emotionally demanding. It can also be very challenging if you don't have the relevant experience in business, finance or law. You are personally liable for the decisions you make. So agreeing to be Executor or asking to be appointed Administrator is a decision which should not be taken lightly.
What can go wrong?
If you have been an Executor before then you’ll know, no matter how simple a Will seems, things can still go wrong.
- Property Titles lost
- Claims made by domestic partners or dependant against the Estate
- Unexpected debts
- Outstanding tax returns
- Issues with superannuation and insurance
- Can’t locate beneficiaries
Problems like these can hold things up for months, even years, and can be very costly to resolve. With over 70 years experience State Trustees has the skills and experience to help mitigate the impact of these sorts of unexpected surprises and solve the issues as quickly as possible.
What are my options?
If you have been nominated as Executor or were thinking of accepting the roles as Administrator it’s ultimately up to you whether you accept the job or not. Many people find the responsibilities and the legal liability too much. Others just don’t have the time.
How we can help?
State Trustees can help you through your difficult time.
So if you’re having second thoughts about being Executor or Administrator, State Trustees can help.
If you appoint us before you get a Grant of Representation we can take care of everything required of you. With expertise in law, finance and tax we can manage the estate with the best interests of the beneficiaries at heart.
If you choose State Trustees, we save you time and needless hassle by managing the estate of your loved one. Our experts can take care of everything, so you can be sure the estate will be managed professionally, independently and impartially.
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