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When someone dies without leaving a will, the family member would usually be required to apply for Letters of Administration. Letters of Administration is the authorisation granted to an administrator of an estate by the Supreme Court allowing such administrator to access and manage the deceased person’s estate.
When a person passes without a will in Australia, the situation can become quite complex. In these circumstances, family members are usually required to apply for letters of administration. This legal document allows you to manage the deceased’s estate in the absence of a will.
If you’re looking to submit letters of administration in Australia, our team can provide comprehensive end-to-end assistance. We work around your needs and strive to make the procedure as seamless as possible for you.
Working diligently to protect your interests, we always ensure fair treatment in inheritance matters and resolution of conflicts.
Do I need to apply for Letters of Administration?
Whether a family member is required to apply for Letters of Administration or not depends on the type of assets the deceased person owned and the value of the assets. In most cases, the administrator will need to obtain Letters of Administration which will give them access to the assets left by the deceased person such as bank accounts, aged care refundable accommodation deposits and authority to sale a property of the deceased.
Who applies for Letters of Administration?
Generally, the next of kin of the deceased is the one to apply for Letters of Administration. A list of people who qualify to be next of kin include the following:
When do I need to apply for Letters of Administration?
Generally, the administrator would apply for Letters of Administration once they have received the death certificate. Some states have time periods in which the administrator would need to apply for Letters of Administration, for example, in New South Wales, the administrator is required to apply for Letters of Administration within 6 months of the deceased’s death.
How do I apply for Letters of Administration?
How to apply for Letters of Administration and the requirements for the application are different in each state. Our team of experts can discuss your Letters of Administration matter and assist you with the application in the various states and territories.
| Probate | Letters of Administration |
| There is a will | There is no will |
| Executor named in will applies | Closest family member applies |
| Court application fees payable | Court application fees payable |
| Generally, no other consent is required | Sometimes requires consent of other family members |
| Assets are distributed in accordance with the will | Assets are distributed in accordance with intestacy laws |
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