On Behalf of a Client - (Lawyer Pathway)

Please Note: We can assist with funding for a range of purposes, such as Court Filing Fees, Legal Fees, Administration Expenses, Estate Asset Preparation and Maintenance and Early Release to Beneficiaries.

If you want to learn more, click here to see our Estate lending brochure.

Funding for Family Provision applications against an estate are currently unavailable. JustFund anticipates launching this loan type in 2026.
Lawyer Details
Lawyer's Name

First NameLast Name
Lawyer's Firm Name
Lawyer's Email Address
example@example.com
Lawyer's Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Have you received instructions from the Executor to apply for funding?*

YesNo

Matter Stage
Please select the stage of Probate:
Is a Probate Application summary available? If so, please attach at the end of this form.

Background Information
Full Name of the Deceased: Please be prepared to upload a copy of the Death Certificate at the end of this form.

First NameLast Name
Date of Death of the Deceased:

MonthDayYear
Date
What is your relationship to the Deceased?:
Was the Deceased widely and commonly known by any other name?
Please provide details:

First NameLast Name
Are you aware if any previous Grants have been made, including in other states?
Are you aware if the Deceased had any cognitive impairment, whether or not it was listed on the Death Certificate as cause of death?

Executor Overview & Verification
Are you acting for the Instituted Executor of the Estate?
Are there any Joint Executors of the Estate? Please note, Joint Executors will need to sign a consent form during the assessment process. If this is relevant, we will provide the Joint Beneficiary with the appropriate consent form.
Is probate being applied for in at least one of the Instituted Executor’s names?
Has the Instituted Executor informed the Beneficiaries of their intention to borrow?Note: It is recommended that for large, non-essential capital maintenance expenditures, that consent for this loan is obtained from every Beneficiary. If this is relevant we will provide a letter to send to the Beneficiaries.
Is the Instituted Executor also a Beneficiary under the Will?
Has there been any objection to funding by any of the Beneficiaries?
Has legal advice been given to the Executor about their fiduciary duties?

Financial Position: Assets and Liabilities
Please provide the estimated NET value of the estate:
Is the estate solvent?
Do you have an existing document, which lists the assets and liabilities of the Estate? (e.g. Balance Sheet, Excel Spreadsheet, Inventory of Property or other summary document.)
Does the Estate include any Real Property located in other jurisdictions? (i.e. in another state or country than the jurisdiction in which the Will was created.)
Is the country a signatory of Unidroit
Have any of the Beneficiaries expressed a wish to retain certain assets within the Estate?

	Select	Approximate Amount
Funeral & Burial/Cremation Expenses
Probate Legal Fees
Professional Valuations (property, shares, assets) for the purposes of obtaining a Grant
Professional Valuations Post Grant
Urgent Creditor Demands / Loan Repayments
Overseas or Interstate repatriation/Logistics
Income Tax, CGT or ATO Obligations

	Select	Approximate Amount
Essential Property Maintenance (Eg. Gardening)
Essential Capital Maintenance (Eg. Repairs)
Family Provision Defence or Estate Litigation

	Select	Approximate Amount
Sale Preparation (Staging, Marketing, Compliance)
Non-Essential Maintenance and Capital Improvements (Eg. Renovations, Painting)

	Select	Approximate Amount
Beneficiary Advance
Other

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