A succession lawyer can help you understand your legal rights and obligations, prepare or review relevant documents, guide you through probate and estate administration, and provide legal support when disputes arise between beneficiaries or other interested parties.

Probate is a legal process through which the court grants authority to an executor named in a valid will to administer the deceased person's estate. This may involve identifying estate assets, settling applicable obligations, and distributing the estate according to the law and the will.

When a person dies without a valid will, the estate is generally administered under the rules governing intestate succession. The applicable beneficiaries and distribution depend on the family circumstances, nature of the estate, and requirements of the law.

Yes. A beneficiary or other person with a legal interest may raise a succession claim or dispute where there are concerns about entitlement, estate administration, distribution, or the validity of a will. The appropriate legal process depends on the circumstances.

Estate distribution depends on whether the deceased left a valid will, the beneficiaries entitled to inherit, the assets forming part of the estate, and the applicable succession law. Proper administration is required before distribution can be completed.