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Letters of Administration
When a person passes away without leaving a valid will, their estate is distributed according to the applicable intestacy laws. The process of administering the estate and distributing assets in such cases is known as applying for Letters of Administration. This article provides an overview of the process involved in applying for Letters of Administration in Australia.
In Australia, when a person passes away and leaves behind property, assets, and debts, their estate needs to be administered and distributed to their beneficiaries. Two common legal terms associated with estate administration are probate and letters of administration. In this article, we will explore the differences between probate and letters of administration in Australia.
