What is a Grant of Probate?

A Grant of Probate is a document issued by the Supreme Court of Western Australia confirming an executor’s authority to deal with the affairs of a deceased person. It gives the executor authority to collect the assets and administer the estate according to the terms of the Will.

When is a grant of probate needed?

A Grant of Probate is needed to administer a deceased estate when an asset holder will not release or transfer an asset without one. This includes land held in the deceased’s sole name or as a tenant in common, plus bank accounts holding more than about $100,000. There may be other reasons to obtain a grant. Our guide on whether you need a grant of probate helps you decide.

What does a grant of probate cost?

Our fees for a grant of probate are fixed for a straightforward application and are set out on the Grant of Probate page. The Court’s filing fee is charged separately and is not part of our fee. Where an application is not straightforward, we recommend you start with a consultation, after which we give you a quote before the work starts.

Are there any additional charges?

Our advertised fees are for straightforward applications. They don’t include the Supreme Court of Western Australia filing fee which is $418. If your application is not straightforward or if you require additional legal advice or assistance we will give you a quote for our services.

How long does it take to receive the Grant?

In our experience the Supreme Court of Western Australia takes 4 to 6 weeks to review your application and issue a Grant.

What do I need to bring to the consultation?

Please bring the documents and information listed on the relevant checklist. Probate checklist Letters of Administration checklist Reseal checklist

What information is required about the estate's assets and liabilities?

An applicant for a grant of Probate must provide a statement of the deceased’s assets and liabilities as at the date of their death. The statement must include all real estate in Western Australia and all movable property and debts, whether in Western Australia or elsewhere. Any property the deceased owned as a joint tenant with another person who survived them does not form part of their estate, rather it passes to the surviving joint tenant by survivorship. Download our checklist to help you collate the information you need.

Can I recoup my legal costs from the estate?

As a general rule, the answer is yes – executors and administrators can charge their reasonable legal costs to the estate. What is reasonable depends on the circumstances, but would generally include the costs of making an application for Probate or Letters of Administration.

The executor named in the Will does not want to apply for Probate. Can I get a grant?

If the executor renounces their right to obtain a Grant of Probate, the substitute executor named in the Will is entitled to make an application. If there is no substitute executor, one or more of the beneficiaries of the estate may make an application for Letters of Administration with the Will annexed.

I only have a copy of the Will. Can I get a Grant of Probate?

If you are unable to find the original Will, you will need to produce evidence to satisfy the Court that the Willmaker did not destroy the Will with the intention to revoke it. Book a consultation to get started.

Grant of Probate in WA | Fixed Fee | Perth Probate Centre

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If you’ve been named executor, you will most likely need a Grant of Probate, which is an authority from the Supreme Court of Western Australia that lets you administer the estate. We prepare the application, lodge it with the Court and send you the Grant, on a fixed price for a straightforward estate.

We know managing an estate can feel overwhelming. Probate , paperwork, asset transfers – it’s a lot. But we do this every day, and we’re here to make it easy for you. From the grant right through to the final distribution, we’ll guide you through every step.

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