Estate administration software built for accuracy and accountability
Manage grants of probate, letters of administration, asset inventories, and beneficiary communication accurately, so every estate is administered with confidence.
Handle every stage of estate administration with precision
Estate administration demands accuracy, from applying for a grant of probate or letters of administration through to notifying beneficiaries and distributing assets. Smokeball keeps every document, deadline, and communication tied to the correct estate matter, reducing the risk of a missed step or overlooked asset.
Court-specific forms auto-populate with estate and beneficiary details, cutting down on manual drafting for routine probate applications. Time tracking and billing tools capture work accurately, whether a matter is billed hourly or on a scale.
Estate matter organisation
Track grants, assets, and beneficiary communication in one place for each estate.
Court form automation
Auto-populate probate and letters of administration forms with estate and beneficiary data.
Accurate billing
Bill hourly or on a scale basis, with time tracked automatically as you work.
Estate administration software built for Australian law firms
Manage probate and estate administration matters more efficiently with practice management software built for Australian firms.
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FAQs
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What is estate administration software?
Estate administration software helps practitioners manage grants of probate, letters of administration, asset inventories, and beneficiary communication, keeping every step of estate administration organised and on schedule.
Does Smokeball automate probate and letters of administration forms?
Yes. Smokeball auto-populates jurisdiction-specific probate and letters of administration forms with estate and beneficiary details already stored in the matter.
Can estate administration firms bill on a scale in Smokeball?
Yes. Smokeball supports scale-based billing alongside hourly and fixed-fee structures, so firms can bill however their jurisdiction and practice require.
How does Smokeball help track estate assets?
Asset inventories can be stored and organised within each estate matter, giving practitioners a clear view of what's been accounted for.
Is estate administration software useful for contested estates?
Yes. Smokeball keeps documentation, deadlines, and communication organised, which is especially valuable when an estate is being challenged or defended.
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