Alternatives to the Public Trustee in Tasmania for Estate Administration
The Public Trustee charges 4.5% on the first $200,000. Here are your alternatives — from DIY probate to private solicitors to guided self-administration.
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Best Estate Settlement Guide for Small Estates in Tasmania
If the estate is under $50,000 or held mostly in joint names, you may not need probate at all. Here's the best guide for navigating small Tasmanian estates.
Best Guide for Settling a Tasmania Estate From Interstate
Living in Melbourne, Sydney, or Brisbane but responsible for a Tasmanian estate? Here's how to manage probate, banks, and property transfers remotely.
DIY Probate vs Hiring a Solicitor in Tasmania: Cost, Risk, and Time Compared
Should you apply for probate yourself or hire a Tasmanian solicitor? Compare costs, timelines, and risks for DIY vs professional estate administration.
How to Settle an Estate in Tasmania Without a Lawyer
A step-by-step overview of settling a Tasmanian estate yourself — from death certificate to final distribution — and where you'll still need professional help.
Death Certificate Tasmania: Costs, Processing Times, and What to Do First
How to get a death certificate in Tasmania: the 14-day registration rule, fees ($59–$108), how to order, and why you'll need multiple copies.
Deceased Estate Tasmania: What Happens After Someone Dies and Who's Responsible
What a deceased estate in Tasmania actually involves: who administers it, when probate applies, and the key deadlines executors must not miss.
Funeral Costs in Tasmania: What Families Actually Pay and How to Access Funds
What a funeral costs in Tasmania, how to access estate funds before probate, government assistance options, and how to avoid going out of pocket.
Probate in Tasmania: How It Works, What It Costs, and How Long It Takes
Understand Tasmania's probate process: court fees, the 14-day notice rule, forms required, and the 3-month liability window before distributing assets.
Public Trustee Tasmania Complaints: What Families Are Saying and What to Do Instead
What the Public Trustee Tasmania complaints and OTTER inquiry revealed, how their fee structure works, and the alternatives available to Tasmanian families.