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Letters of Administration

At Cajes Law, we assist eligible persons to apply for Letters of Administration where a deceased person did not leave a valid will, or in some cases where there is a will but no executor able or willing to act.

The Supreme Court of NSW states that a grant of Letters of Administration is a legal document issued by the Court that allows the administrator to manage and distribute the deceased’s assets. The Court recognises distinct applications for estates where there is no will and for grants with the will annexed.

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Preparing the Application

We prepare and file the application, including the supporting court documents required for the Supreme Court of NSW.

Administration of Intestate Estates

We advise administrators on their duties once appointed, including collecting assets, dealing with liabilities, and distributing the estate according to the applicable intestacy rules.

Letters of Administration with the Will Annexed

We also assist where there is a will but no executor can act, and a grant with the will annexed is required. The Supreme Court publishes a separate pathway for this application.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve gathered answers to the questions clients ask most, so you can feel informed, prepared, and confident as you take the next step.

They are a court grant authorising an eligible person to administer the estate of someone who died without a valid will, or in certain other circumstances where no executor is able to act.

This depends on the applicable rules and priority of eligible persons, often including a spouse or children.

The estate is generally dealt with under intestacy rules.

They perform a similar role, but an administrator is appointed by the Court where there is no valid executor acting under a will.

Distribution is generally governed by intestacy legislation.

Yes. In some matters, there may be competing claims or disagreement about who should administer the estate.

This depends on the estate, but usually includes death records, asset details, family information, and court documents for the application.

In some cases, concerns about administration can lead to legal issues regarding the person acting.

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