Probate and Letters of Administration
When a will maker dies, the executor generally has a duty to obtain a grant of probate before carrying out the terms of the will. Where a person dies without leaving a will, a grant of letters of administration will be required before the estate can be distributed.
As executor, the process of making an application for a grant of probate can be daunting. It often pays to get professional assistance in preparing the application, which will often result in eliminating delays in administering the estate.
At Eastwood Law, we are experienced in making applications for probate, in particular where there may exist a problem with the will.
We can also provide guidance for any executor or administrator as to the next steps in administering an estate.
We can assist with:
- Obtaining a grant of probate
- Obtaining a grant of letters of administration
- Probate Registry requisitions
- Obtaining a re-sealing of a foreign grant
Our Services
Eastwood Law has experience in acting in a range of jurisdictions in estate matters and related disputes, including the Supreme Court of Western Australia, the Court of Appeal (WA), the High Court of Australia and the State Administrative Tribunal.
We have advised and acted for clients based in other states of Australia as well as overseas.
Probate and Letters of Administration
When a person dies, the executor must usually obtain a grant of probate to execute the will. If no will exists, a grant of letters of administration is needed to distribute the estate.
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MoreComplex Estate Disputes
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MoreWhy Choose Eastwood Law?
- Boutique WA estate-litigation firm — we focus exclusively on contested estates, probate, family provision claims, will challenges and trust disputes.
- Cameron Eastwood, Director — 20+ years of advising West Australian families through complex estate matters.
- Supreme Court of WA + Court of Appeal experience — we appear at every level, including the High Court of Australia and the State Administrative Tribunal.
- Trusted since 2005 — backed by hundreds of West Australian families who have walked through this with us.
- Free 20-minute consultation — we will hear you out, give clear advice, and let you decide if we are the right fit.
Phone: (08) 9481 8460 · Office: Level 1, 26 Railway Road, Subiaco WA 6008