“I had an excellent experience with State Trustees. The entire process of administering my late uncle’s estate was handled professionally, transparently, and with great care.”
– Ljubica K.
Deceased Estate Administration Victoria
When we are appointed as the executor in your will, we take on the legal responsibility for your estate.
What we do
When we are appointed as the executor in your will, we take on the legal responsibility for your estate including:
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Communicating with family and beneficiaries
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Arranging your funeral and burial
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Applying for the death certificate
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Applying for probate
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Handling bills and debts
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Preparing tax returns
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Handling superannuation and life insurance
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Property maintenance
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Resolving estate disputes
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Distributing gifts and assets
Benefits of choosing State Trustees
Stability and reliability
Hundreds of thousands of Victorians have relied on us for more than 80 years.
Expertise and experience
You can be confident you’re being guided by a team of experts who administer thousands of estates each year.
Convenience
We provide in-house support with a range of specialist services like taxation, trusts, genealogy, property, legal services and more.
Safe and secure
We identify and reduce potential legal and financial risks to safeguard your estate.
Peace of mind
We remove stress and burden from loved ones so you can have complete confidence your affairs are in good order.
Government backed
We’re backed by the Victorian Government and accountable to the people of Victoria.
Deceased Estates brochure
Information about nominating State Trustees as the executor of your estate.
Dying without a will
Dying without a will is known as dying intestate. If you or a loved one passes away without a valid will and there are no family members to assist, the law requires us to act as executor. If someone close to you has died without a will, contact us for assistance.
Fee summary
Further information
What’s an executor and who should I consider?
An executor is a person or professional you choose to manage your estate and carry out your wishes after you pass away. They are legally responsible for ensuring that your assets are distributed according to your will, handle any outstanding debts and taxes, and oversee the overall administration of your estate. Many Victorians prefer not to burden their loved ones with the complicated financial and legal matters that an executor is responsible for. That’s where a professional executor like State Trustees can be a great option.
What is the role of an executor?
An executor is legally responsible for making sure the person’s final wishes are carried out. This can include (but not limited to) notifying beneficiaries, managing debts, arranging for pets to be looked after or mail redirected, insuring estate assets, attending to any business interests, managing legal risks, lodging tax and selling assets. For a full list, see our checklist.
Can I choose State Trustees as executor?
Yes, you can. We can take the burden from family or loved ones or step in when you have no one to appoint to do what can be a complex and time-consuming task. We are an independent, highly experienced and impartial executor. We administer more deceased estates than any other organisation in Victoria.
State Trustees Limited operates on the lands of Traditional Custodians. We acknowledge their history, culture and Elders past, present and emerging. State Trustees is committed to cultivating inclusive environments for staff and clients. We celebrate and value people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures and abilities.
Original artwork ‘Four Sisters Coming Together’ by Melissa Bell 2023
Original artwork ‘Four Sisters Coming Together’ by Melissa Bell 2023