GRANT OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
Answers to some of our frequently asked questions...
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WHAT IS A GRANT OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION?The Grant is an official court document confirming that the person named in the Grant is responsible for the administration of a deceased’s estate (e.g. bank accounts, property, accommodation bonds, etc).
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DO I NEED PROBATE AS WELL?No, Grants of Probate are for Wills that validly appoint an Executor. You apply for a Grant of Letters of Administration where the deceased died without a Will or if the named Executors in a Will cannot (or do not want to) act.
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CAN I APPLY FOR A GRANT OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION?It depends. The law determines who can apply for the Grant and who will have priority if multiple people wish to apply for the Grant.
Contact us to find out whether you have priority. |
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CALL USWe can help you meet the many compliance requirements to obtain a Grant, including advertising, service on the Public Trustee and preparing the necessary court documents.
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