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Letters of Administration

A Grant of Letters of Administration is a Court document appointing a person to administer a Deceased’s estate where there is no valid Will or there was a Will which was either informal, does not appoint any executors or there are no executors able to act.

The Administration Act 1903 sets out who may be an Administrator of the estate, who is entitled to distributions from the estate and the portions of the estate to which people may be entitled, discussed below. Generally, the persons entitled to apply are beneficiaries of the estate. Unlike other jurisdictions, there is no order of priority for which beneficiary can apply.

Section 14 of the Administration Act 1903 provides a table detailing the persons who are entitled to share in the estate in particular circumstances. Use our tool below to find out who is entitled to the Deceased’s estate and how much they are to receive.

All-Inclusive Letters Of Administration Package

$2388 + GST

Fixed Fee includes Court Fee of $408

A Grant of Letters of Administration is a legal document from the Court that authorizes the Administrator to manage the deceased’s estate when there is no valid Will. If the application doesn’t meet the Court’s rules, additional documents may be requested.

The initial application currently takes 4-8 weeks once it is lodged and another 2-4 weeks for each requisition issued by the Court, in addition to the document preparation time.

What Is Included

Preparation of all required legal documents
Step-by-step guidance throughout the process
Lodgement of documents at Court
Collection of Grant from Court
30-minute phone consultation with an expert
Written administration letter of advice
Ongoing email support during the process
Assistance with additional fees for annexed or informal wills (if applicable)

Get in touch with your probate lawyer today to start your Letters of Administration package process

Perth Letters Of Administration FAQs

What is letters of administration?

A Grant of Letter of Administration is a legal document issued by the court that allows a person to administer the estate of someone who died without a will (intestate). It is needed when there is no appointed executor because the deceased did not leave a will, or the named executor is unable or unwilling to act

Who can apply letters of administration?

Generally, the closest living relative of the deceased, such as a spouse, child, or parent, can apply for Letters of Administration. If there is no eligible family member, the court may appoint a public trustee or another suitable person to administer the estate.

How long does it take to get a grant of letters of administration?

The time it takes to obtain Letters of Administration can vary depending on the complexity of the estate and the court’s processing times. It usually takes several weeks to a few months from the time of application. Delays may occur if the application is contested or if additional documentation is required.

What do I need to apply for letters of administration?

You will need the original death certificate, details of the deceased’s next of kin (including name, address, occupation, contact details and date of birth) and a list of the deceased’s assets and liabilities (including an estimate of their values) for us to prepare the necessary documents

What is the difference between probate and letters of administration?

Probate is where the deceased left a valid will and is granted to the named executor whereas letters of administration is granted where there is no valid will or there is a valid will but the executor is not named or is unable to act.