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What are Letters of Administration?

Letters of Administration in the Australian Capital Territory refers to a “Grant” issued by the Supreme Court of ACT. This Grant identifies an “administrator” who is eligible to act on behalf of an estate of a person who died without a will. The administrator may then provide copies of this Grant to organisations such as banks, nursing homes, land registry agencies and other asset holders.

Applying for Letters of Administration can be a complex process due to the unique nature of family trees and personal circumstances. These applications require the drafting of legal affidavits, consent documents and disclaimers, as well as legal processes which are not easily discoverable.

The team at National Probate and Estates Group is very experienced in handling all kinds of Letters of Administration applications, from the straightforward ones to the more complex matters. We obtain hundreds of Grant across Australia every year, and we will be able to obtain for you, the Grant of Letters of Administration in a swift and affordable manner.

Who can become the estate administrator?

A.C.T. legislation, namely the Administration and Probate Act 1929 determines exactly how the estate is to be divided, and who will be appointed the administrator.

For example, a surviving spouse is generally entitled to the estate of their late husband or wife. However, there are instances where this isn’t the case and they must share the estate with other family members. Please contact us today to discuss the statutory entitlements of your loved one’s estate.

How will the estate be divided?

The same A.C.T. legislation applies to determining the estate administrator and determining who will inherit an intestate estate. This is the Administration and Probate Act 1929.

The division will depend on the familial circumstances of the deceased.

To find out how your love-one’s estate will be distributed, please contact us for a free discussion.

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