If a person who has died has not nominated an executor in their will or has passed without a will, then Letters of Administration may be required.
Generally, a next of kin, offspring or close relative will assume the role of executor and administer the estate. This cannot be done however until that party is granted a Letters of Administration by the Supreme Court.
The process is very similar to that of Probate however the nominated person will have to satisfy the court that they should be the authorized administrator of the estate.
If you are looking after the estate of a loved one and cannot locate their Last Will & Testament, then please contact us so we can assist you.
Save your Family Time & Money
Letters of Administration are required when someone passes intestate. That is, without a Will, as there is no legally recognized Executor.
The process of Letters of Administration can cost several thousands of dollars and may unnecessarily slow down the distribution of a loved ones estate. This can add undue stresses to a family already dealing with loss.
You can avoid this problem if you arrange for your own Will to be drafted and kept safe for your family.
