Will Drafting
Prepare wills tailored to family circumstances, beneficiaries, executors and assets.
Our Wills & Estates Services
We provide legal advice and assistance concerning wills, estate administration and succession disputes.
Will Reviews and Updates
Review existing wills and consider changes after marriage, divorce, children or significant asset changes.
Advice to Executors
Explain executor duties, estate administration procedures and legal obligations.
Probate Applications
Assist with applications for probate in the Supreme Court of New South Wales.
Letters of Administration
Advise on intestacy and applications for letters of administration where there is no valid will.
Estate Asset Identification and Distribution
Assist with identifying estate assets, liabilities and appropriate distribution steps.
Family Provision Claims
Advise eligible applicants and estates about family provision claims and responses.
Will Validity and Estate Disputes
Assist with disputes involving testamentary capacity, undue influence, interpretation and administration.
Overseas Assets and Cross-border Estates
Identify additional requirements for overseas property and documents concerning deaths abroad.
Estate Administration and Beneficiary Advice
Advise beneficiaries about rights, information and estate administration processes.
General information only, not legal advice. Services depend on the circumstances and engagement.
Wills and Estates Lawyers in Sydney — William Gang Wang
Herald Legal, operated by Wang Lawyers Pty Ltd, assists clients in Sydney and New South Wales with wills, estate administration and succession disputes in English and Chinese. Principal solicitor William Gang Wang advises on estate planning, probate, letters of administration, family provision matters and estates involving overseas documents or assets, subject to conflict checks and acceptance of instructions.
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Common Questions About Wills and Deceased Estates in NSW
What is a grant of probate?
Probate is a grant issued by the Supreme Court of New South Wales that authorises an executor to administer the deceased estate under the will. An executor may need it to collect estate assets, pay liabilities and distribute the estate. Whether a grant is required depends on the assets, their ownership and the requirements of asset holders; not every estate requires probate.
Is there a time limit for a probate application?
NSW Supreme Court guidance indicates that applications should ordinarily be filed within six months after death. A later application may still be possible, but the delay must be explained to the Court. Preparatory steps can include gathering the will, death certificate and asset details and publishing the required notice before filing.
What if someone dies without a valid will?
The estate may require a grant of letters of administration and distribution under NSW intestacy law. Entitlements depend on the survivor's relationship to the deceased, children and other circumstances. Some assets, including certain jointly owned property or superannuation benefits, may pass outside the estate and need separate assessment.
Can someone challenge a will or claim further provision?
An eligible person may be able to bring a family provision claim. In NSW such claims ordinarily must be commenced within 12 months after death, although the Court may permit a later claim in limited circumstances. A family provision claim differs from a dispute about the validity of a will, such as testamentary capacity or undue influence.
What if the estate includes overseas property or documents?
Cross-border estates can require consideration of where assets are held, the deceased's circumstances, overseas death certificates, translations and whether a further grant or reseal is needed. An Australian grant does not automatically determine every overseas estate issue.
What documents should I bring to an initial consultation?
Useful starting documents may include any will and codicils, a death certificate, known estate assets and liabilities, information about relevant family relationships, and correspondence from courts, banks or other asset holders. Do not send confidential material through public reviews or insecure channels.
Sydney CBD office: Suite 706, 368 Sussex Street, Sydney NSW 2000. Call (02) 9283 8098 or contact Herald Legal.
Official guidance: Supreme Court of NSW — Probate · Letters of Administration · NSW Government — Executor Guide. General information only, not legal advice.