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Someone I know has died without a will and with no relatives, what happens now?
It’s unusual, but sometimes a person dies without a will and without any relatives who would be entitled to the estate under the rules…
Intestacy
Changes to the laws of intestacy in Western Australia
Western Australia’s laws relating to how property is distributed amongst family members after the death of a person who did not have a Will…
Intestacy
5 things all administrators should know about the Administration Act WA
If you are not familiar with the ‘ins and outs’ of the Administration Act WA, here are five important points you should know.
Intestacy
What does it mean to die intestate?
A person dies intestate if they die without a valid Will. A partial intestacy occurs where a valid Will does not dispose of the…
Intestacy
What are the rules of intestacy in Western Australia?
The Administration Act 1904 (WA) sets out rules of intestacy in WA. The Act sets out a formula for dividing the estate among the…
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Probate
What information do I need to make a probate application?
A probate application must include information about the deceased’s Will, the date and location of their death and a statement of their assets and…
Intestacy
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Probate
Should I make my own application?
You’ve identified that you need a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration. You have a choice to make in terms of getting…
Intestacy
What is a surety guarantee?
A surety guarantee is a guarantee given by a third party to make good any loss suffered by a beneficiary where an administrator improperly…
Intestacy
What is Letters of Administration?
Letters of Administration is a document issued by the Court confirming a person’s authority to deal with the affairs of a person who died…
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Probate
What is Letters of Administration with the Will annexed?
An application for Letters of Administration with the Will annexed is an application to prove a Will made by a person who is not…
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