Apply for Letter of Administration in Western Australia with Australian Probate Centre
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How our Letter of Administration Application Process Works
Free Consultation
Call us or send your contact details through our website and one of our solicitors specialising in probate application will contact you to discuss your enquiry. During the phone consult, we will advise you on whether you require probate or letters of administration and provide you with a fixed fee quote.
Send us the Required Information
The information and/or documents that we require to commence the probate application or
application for letters of administration are the following:
- A copy of the death certificate
- A copy of the executor’s ID (e.g., driver’s license or passport)
- A copy of the will (if there is a will)
- Information about the deceased’s assets
Application is Drafted
Once we receive the required information, we will commence the application for probate/letters of administration. We will update you at each stage as the matter progresses.
Application Submitted to the Supreme Court
Once the application and supporting documentation has been prepared and signed, we will submit the application with the Supreme Court. We will advise you once we receive a response from the Court in respect of the application.
What is Letter of Administration?
Letter of Administration
Application Cost for Letter of Administration in Western Australia
Administration of estate |
Fees($) |
| Filing an application for probate or letters of administration | $370.00 |
| Advertising fees | $0.00 |
Key Differences in Probate and Letter of Administration
Probate |
Letter of Administration |
| There is a will | There is no will |
| Application made by executer named in the will | Application made by the family member of next of kin |
| Deceased's assets are distributed according to the will | Deceased's assets are distributed according legislation |
| Consent of family members or beneficiaries is not required | Consent of family members or beneficiaries may be required |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is letter of administration?
Who needs to apply for letters of administration?
- A spouse/ domestic partner
- A child
- A parent
- A sibling
- A niece or nephew
How do I apply for letters of administration in Western Australia?
Documents required
- Death certificate
- Affidavit of administrator and
- Statement of assets and liabilities