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Latest Letters Of Administration guides

We understand that dealing with the practicalities of death can seem overwhelming and complicated. It's common to have some questions. That's why we have written these simple guides, minus the legal jargon.

Letters of Administration Explained
Dave KaplanDave Kaplan
2 MIN READ
Letters of Administration Explained

What happens if you die without a Will?

When is ‘Probate’ Unnecessary in Australia?
Dave KaplanDave Kaplan
4 MIN READ
When is ‘Probate’ Unnecessary in Australia?

Learning when is probate unnecessary will allow you to better plan your Will and manage the assets of an estate.

Intestate Succession: Who inherits if there is no beneficiary?
Dave KaplanDave Kaplan
3 MIN READ
Intestate Succession: Who inherits if there is no beneficiary?

In this guide, you’ll know what to do in the event you’re managing an estate without a Will.

After Probate is Granted: What’s Next for the Executor?
Dave KaplanDave Kaplan
2 MIN READ
After Probate is Granted: What’s Next for the Executor?

After probate is granted, the executor has several responsibilities that they need to complete to distribute the estate.

7 Steps to Apply for a Letter of Administration
Dave KaplanDave Kaplan
4 MIN READ
7 Steps to Apply for a Letter of Administration

Here are 7 steps to apply for a letter of administration in Australia, including links to each relevant registry for states and territories. Click to learn more.

Letters of Administration WA: The Process Explained
Dave KaplanDave Kaplan
2 MIN READ
Letters of Administration WA: The Process Explained

Applying for letters of administration WA (Western Australia) can be a challenge, but our guide will take you through the process step-by-step.

Public Probate Records and Wills: How it varies across Australia
Ariella BirnbaumAriella Birnbaum
4 MIN READ
Public Probate Records and Wills: How it varies across Australia

Depending on the state or territory, people can generally access public probate records.

Probate Courts in Australia (plus helpful links!)
WilledWilled
4 MIN READ
Probate Courts in Australia (plus helpful links!)

Probate courts in Australia vary depending on what state or territory you live in. To learn more, keep reading.

What happens to debt when a person dies?
Rachel HechtmanRachel Hechtman
3 MIN READ
What happens to debt when a person dies?

Debt doesn't just disappear when a person dies. Debts must be paid by the estate or, sometimes, by those left behind. Read on to learn more about what happens to debt when a person dies.

How Long Does it Take to Settle an Estate?
Ariella BirnbaumAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
How Long Does it Take to Settle an Estate?

From a snail-paced executor to being at the mercy of the Courts, settling an estate can take time. Here’s why.

Do I Need Probate if my Partner Dies?
Ariella BirnbaumAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
Do I Need Probate if my Partner Dies?

While some assets can be passed down to a surviving spouse without probate, it all depends on the type of asset, who owned it and how it was owned. It’s a tricky area to navigate on your own. Luckily, we’re here to simplify the process.

Five Steps to Lodge a Tax Return For a Deceased Estate in 2022
WilledWilled
3 MIN READ
Five Steps to Lodge a Tax Return For a Deceased Estate in 2022

Learn about the necessary steps to lodge a tax return for a deceased estate with this complete guide.