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Reseal of a foreign grant

Handling an inter-state or foreign estate? We’ll help you navigate WA probate.

If you’ve been granted probate or letters of administration in another state or country, you may need to reseal that grant with the Supreme Court of Western Australia to deal with assets here.

We’ll guide you through:

  • Whether your original grant qualifies for a reseal, or whether you need a fresh WA grant instead
  • The process of resealing
  • What to do if a fresh WA grant is needed

It might sound complex, but we make it simple.

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We understand the WA probate laws, so you don’t have to.

Reseal of a foreign grant

$1,695

Obtain a reseal of your foreign grant from the Supreme Court of Western Australia.

Plus Court filing fee $418

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Need help with an estate?

Our plain-English legal guide has comprehensive and practical advice to help you to take charge and finalise the estate.

  • The duties and tasks of an executor are clearly and simply explained.
  • Helpful chapters cover every stage of the estate, from organising the funeral to making the final distributions of money and property.
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FAQs

A reseal of a foreign grant is a process whereby the Supreme Court of Western Australia recognises the validity of a grant of Probate or Letters of Administration issued in another jurisdiction. Once resealed, the original grant will have the same effect and same operation in Western Australia as the original grant.
The Supreme Court of Western Australia will take 6 – 8 weeks to review your application and issue a Grant.
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.
Please bring the documents and information listed on the relevant checklist.
Rule 9B(1) of the Non-Contentious Probate Rules 1967 (WA) require an applicant for a grant of Probate or Letters of Administration to 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. Note that any property the deceased owned as a joint tenant with another person(s) 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 needed for the statement of assets and liabilities.
You can obtain a reseal from the Supreme Court of Western Australia of a grant of Probate or Letters of Administration from any of Her Majesty’s Dominions.
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.

Why choose Perth Probate Centre?

Clear, compassionate probate support when you need it most.

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We simplify the process

Grief is hard enough. We’ll guide you step by step with practical advice and clear communication, so you always know what to expect.  Read what our clients say.

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We lighten the load

From paperwork to probate court, we handle the details so you can focus on what truly matters – your family and your wellbeing.

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With hundreds of estates managed, both big and small, we bring deep experience, legal know-how, and genuine care to every family we support.

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Probate and estate administration is what we do, and we’ve been doing it for over 40 years. You’re in experienced hands.

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Michael is an experienced succession and property lawyer and has served the Western Australian community as a legal practitioner for over 27 years at Curae Law.  Michael has represented clients, both in and out of court, in matters spanning……
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Nigel leads the firm’s litigation and dispute resolution team and has experience in a wide variety of litigation matters including deceased estate litigation, family provision claims, contractual and construction disputes, trust and property matters. Nigel has an instinctive ability……
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Lucy leads our non-contentious Wills and estates team, delivering clear, compassionate, and practical advice on succession planning and estate administration. Her approach combines legal expertise with a passion for innovation, making complex processes simple and accessible……
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Sean is a dedicated lawyer within the wills and probate team. Sean guides individuals through the intricacies of legal matters such as wills, powers of attorney, and powers of guardianship. In the realm of estate planning, Sean offers insightful……
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Testimonials

What our clients say

Hi Nigel and Sophia, thanks so much for your great work and for guiding me through a difficult process. I’m especially grateful for you seeing me so quickly after my niece, made her initial enquiry. I’ll definitely recommend Curae Law to anybody who needs help with wills and deceased estates etc.
Mr E - Flat Rate Settlements Client
August 6, 2026
Highly recommended! Nigel Siegwart is an impressive communicator and negotiator, you would be lucky to secure his services! A highly ethical, clear communicator, there was no confusion at any stage. All costs and objective legal advice were clearly set out and explained. Nigel skilfully navigated sensitive issues in our case & negotiated all roadblocks with firmness and in a highly courteous manner. Where we stressed and wilted , he seemed to thrive on the challenge. Anyone seeking peace of mind can completely trust Nigel and his team to handle their case with the utmost professionalism. Thank you so very much Nigel!
Ms M - Contentious Estates Client
August 6, 2026
Thanks for all the wonderful work you have done for me on this estate. You have made the process easy to navigate and your expertise and professionalism has been greatly appreciated.
Mr G - Perth Probate Centre Client
August 4, 2026
Curae Law and Sean have been very helpful in dealing with my mum’s will and probate application. Sean has been great to work with and has provided all the information and explanation of things as I’ve needed. Thanks for all the help so far Sean.
Mr B - Perth Probate Centre Client
July 28, 2026
From start to finish of applying for probate, the team were communicative and compassionate through every step. Monica provided a top level of attention to detail and explaining things to be in terms I can understand. I cannot recommend Curae Law highly enough.
Mr T - Perth Probate Centre
July 25, 2026
Always the best service from Nigel and his team.
Ms D - Contentious estates client
July 17, 2026