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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.
If you have been named as Executor to someone's Will and that person passes away, you will have certain duties and responsibilities that need to be met. This article provides an overview of some of those duties.
Sometimes, an Executor has to get probate before they can start managing the property and debts of a deceased Will-maker. Getting probate involves submitting an application to the Court.
