Estates and Probate
The death of a loved one is a time which should be spent grieving; unfortunately there are legal matters that often require your attention. Camatta Lempens can assist in taking these matters off your hands, ensuring a smooth administration of the estate affairs.
We specialise in Probate and Letters of Administration and are able to tailor our services to you depending on the level of involvement you wish to have with your loved one's estate.
Camatta Lempens also specialises in claims against Estates, having had recent successes in the Probate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of South Australia.
Definitions:
Estate:
The total of all your assets including, but not limited to, your home, other properties, belongings, contents of bank accounts and all other items belonging to you.
Probate:
Where there is a Will in existence, the Supreme Court appoints the executor of the estate of the deceased, in accordance with that Will.
Letters of Administration:
Where there is no Will in existence, the Supreme Court appoints an administrator to handle the estate of the deceased person.
Contacts for this area are: