Alternatives to the NT Public Trustee for Estate Administration
Compare the NT Public Trustee (4.4% commission, $746 minimum) against DIY administration, private solicitors, and structured guides for Northern Territory estates.
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How to Apply for Probate in the Northern Territory
Step-by-step guide to applying for probate or letters of administration in the NT Supreme Court — forms, fees, and DIY tips.
Best NT Survivor Benefits Guide After a Workplace or Road Accident Death
How to claim WorkSafe death benefits ($701,428 cap) and TIO MAC compensation (156× AWE) in the Northern Territory — plus every other entitlement families miss.
Best Survivor Benefits Help for Interstate Executors Handling an NT Estate
How to claim Northern Territory survivor benefits and administer an NT estate remotely from Victoria, NSW, or Queensland without flying to Darwin.
Centrelink Bereavement Payment NT: What Surviving Spouses Need to Know
How the Centrelink bereavement payment works in the Northern Territory, who qualifies, deadlines, and what happens to your pension and concession card.
Child Benefits After a Parent Dies in the NT: MAC, WorkSafe, and Guardian Payments
Dependent children in the NT are entitled to significant ongoing benefits after a parent's death. Here's what the MAC scheme, NT WorkSafe, and Centrelink pay.
Documents Needed for Survivor Benefits in the NT
Complete list of documents needed to claim survivor benefits, probate, and compensation in the Northern Territory after a death.
Funeral Assistance in the Northern Territory
How to get financial help with funeral costs in the NT — government grants, bank releases, Land Council funding, and the Indigent Persons Funeral Scheme.
How Long Do Survivor Benefit Claims Take in the NT?
Timeline for survivor benefit claims, probate, and compensation in the Northern Territory — from first week to final distribution.
How to Claim All NT Survivor Benefits Without Missing Hidden Entitlements
A complete map of Northern Territory survivor benefits most families miss — from WorkSafe lump sums to Jacana Energy concessions and Land Council funeral grants.
Indigenous Funeral Assistance in the Northern Territory
How Aboriginal families in the NT can access funeral grants from the NLC, CLC, and government schemes — amounts, eligibility, and how to apply.
Motor Accidents Compensation Death Benefits in the NT
How to claim TIO MAC scheme death benefits in the Northern Territory — lump sum, dependent child payments, and funeral coverage after a fatal road accident.
How to Notify Centrelink of a Death in the NT (and Why You Must Do It Fast)
Notifying Centrelink and Services Australia of a death in the NT triggers bereavement payments and stops overpayment debts. Here's what to do and when.
NT Bereavement Payment Checklist: What to Do in the First Month After a Death
A practical checklist covering the critical tasks in the first 30 days after a death in the Northern Territory — benefits, agencies, banks, and courts.
NT Concession Scheme Transfer After Death
How to transfer Jacana Energy rebates, water concessions, and council rates to a surviving spouse in the Northern Territory after a death.
NT Government Death and Invalidity Scheme (NTGDIS): Benefits for Government Employee Families
The NTGDIS provides death benefits to families of NT Government employees, including a $30,000 pre-probate release. Here's how it works and how to claim.
NT Probate Application Rejected: What Went Wrong and How to Fix It
NT probate applications are rejected for predictable reasons. Learn the most common errors with Supreme Court forms and how to fix them fast.
NT Probate Forms Guide: Form 88B, 88G, 88H, and More
Complete guide to Northern Territory probate forms — Form 88B notice, Form 88G affidavit of death, Form 88H affidavit of executor, and Practice Direction 3 of 2020.
NT Public Trustee Fees: What They Charge and When to Use Them
The NT Public Trustee charges 4.4% of the first $200,000 of an estate, with a minimum fee of $746. Here's what you get, and when to consider alternatives.
What to Do When Someone Dies in the Northern Territory
Step-by-step guide to survivor benefits, death registration, and estate administration when someone dies in the Northern Territory.
NT Survivor Benefits Guide vs Hiring a Darwin Solicitor: Which Do You Actually Need?
Comparing a structured NT survivor benefits guide against hiring a Darwin solicitor — cost, coverage, and when each option makes sense for Territory families.
Vehicle Transfer After Death in NT: MVR Stamp Duty Exemption Codes Explained
How to transfer a vehicle after death in the NT and claim MVR stamp duty exemptions using codes WB, WE, and WW — avoiding unnecessary duty assessments.
NT WorkSafe Death Benefits: Workplace Fatality Compensation
How to claim NT WorkSafe death benefits after a workplace fatality — lump sum calculations, funeral coverage, and dependent child benefits.
NTCAT Estate Disputes and Small Claims: What the Tribunal Can Resolve
NTCAT has jurisdiction over estate small claims under $25,000 and Advance Personal Plan disputes. Here's how to use the tribunal instead of the Supreme Court.
Senior Next of Kin in the NT: Burial Authority, Sorry Business, and Remote Funeral Logistics
The NT's Burial and Cremation Act 2022 gives Aboriginal communities legal authority over burial decisions. Here's how senior next of kin works and what remote families need to know.
Small Estate Administration in the Northern Territory
How to administer a small estate under $20,000 in the NT without probate — threshold, process, and the Administration and Probate Act 1969.
Surviving Spouse Benefits in the Northern Territory
Complete guide to widow, widower, and surviving partner benefits in the NT — pensions, concessions, property transfers, and compensation.
Transfer Property After Death in the Northern Territory
How to transfer real estate and vehicles after death in the NT — LTO forms, stamp duty exemptions, and surviving joint tenant procedures.
Veterans Death Benefits in the NT: DVA Funeral Benefit and War Widow Pension
Families of veterans in the NT can claim DVA funeral benefits up to $2,000 and an ongoing War Widow/er Pension. Here's what's available and how to apply.