Empathy and advice during your toughest times

Deceased Estates experts

Losing a loved one is tough, and handling their estate can add to the stress. At Schnauer & Co (SCO), our estate lawyers and legal executives can help executors by managing assets, liabilities, and obligations, liaising with beneficiaries, and working with banks, agencies and service providers. We simplify the legal process to ease your burden during this difficult time.

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Our Deceased Estates Services

Our deceased estate legal executive and estate lawyers are dedicated to putting clients first, offering empathetic support during tough times. Whether assisting executors or beneficiaries, we connect you with the resources you need

Estate Administration

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Dying Without a Will (Intestate)

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Estate Claims and Disputes

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Will Challenges

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Overseas Wills or Assets

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Our Deceased Estates Team

Our estate team at Schnauer & Co offer compassionate, expert legal support to manage and settle estates with care and professionalism.

Jo-Anne Thomas

Director
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Karen Erasmus

Registered Legal Executive
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Ursula Corbett

Senior Legal Assistant
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Ivone Francisco

Legal Assistant
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I am incredibly grateful to Karen and the team for the professional advice, support and fantastic caring attitude when dealing with my late father's Estate. Dealing with an Estate is upsetting and complex and her supportive and caring attitude along with highly professional advice made everything easy every step of the way. Thank you again Karen

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D LevyApril 2025

Wonderful service from Karen the Legal Executive who worked with us through the process of managing our late parents estate. Great communication and prompt service. Can highly recommend.

5* Google Review 

Katrina HollandFebruary 2025

Excellent service. Offer a wide scope of knowledge and expertise for civil issues. Very professional with empathy for how dispute issues are impacting their clients lives. Lawyers go above and beyond. Highly recommend.

Mel CMay 2023

Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness

Nothing short of professional and personable service from Jo and the team at Schnauer. Knowledgeable, thorough, trustworthy and reliable, with very friendly service. Highly recommended.

Carley NicholsonMay 2022

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Dealing with a deceased estate? Our compassionate and knowledgeable team is here to help. Reach out to us for expert assistance and support.

Deceased Estates FAQs

Deceased Estates is the legal process of managing and distributing a person’s assets after they have passed away. This includes Probate, Letters of Administration, Estate Administration and advising the Executor to fulfil their duties. Our specialist team of estate lawyers can ensure the process is carried out smoothly and in accordance with the law

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