What are Letters of Administration?
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Letters of Administration are required when someone dies without a valid will, granting a person the authority to manage the deceased's estate. Below are common questions about the process in Victoria.
What are Letters of Administration?
Letters of Administration are a legal document issued by the Supreme Court, allowing an appointed administrator to manage and distribute a deceased person’s estate when there is no valid will.
Who Can Apply for Letters of Administration?
Typically, a close family member, such as a spouse or child, applies for Letters of Administration if the deceased did not leave a will or the named executor is unable to act.
When Are Letters of Administration Needed?
They are needed when a person dies without a will, if the will is invalid, or if there is no executor available or willing to act.
What is the Role of the Administrator?
The administrator is responsible for collecting the deceased’s assets, paying off any debts, and distributing the remaining estate according to Victorian intestacy laws.
How Long Does the Process Take?
The process of obtaining Letters of Administration typically takes 4 to 6 weeks, but can vary depending on the complexity of the estate and the court’s workload.
Galbally & O’Bryan is one of Victoria’s leading Will dispute law firms.
Partner Andrew O’Bryan and Senior Associate Carl Wilson are expert Wills lawyers.
Andrew O'Bryan
Galbally & O'Bryan
Lawyers
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Carl Wilson
Galbally & O'Bryan
Lawyers
259 William Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
T (03) 9200 2533
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