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Reseal of a foreign grant

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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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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Frequently asked questions

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.
You can obtain a reseal from the Supreme Court of Western Australia of a grant of Probate or Letters of Administration from any of His Majesty’s Dominions.
A fresh Western Australian grant is applied for instead. Resealing is only available for a grant made by a court in one of His Majesty’s dominions, so a grant from the Republic of Ireland, the United States or most other countries needs a new application here.
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.
In our experience the Supreme Court of Western Australia takes 4 to 6 weeks to review your application and issue a Grant.
Please bring the documents and information listed on the relevant checklist.
Yes. The Court needs the original grant or a certified copy issued under the seal of the court that made it.
Rule 9B of the Non-Contentious Probate Rules 1967 (WA) requires 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.
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 reseal gives the original grant the same force in Western Australia as a grant made here, so it covers the assets held in this State. Assets in the country that made the original grant continue to be dealt with under that grant.

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What our clients say

Thank you again for your expertise, professionalism and above all, patience in guiding me through the past 12 months working with you to bring this matter to a satisfactory conclusion.
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September 16, 2026
Lucy and the team at “Perth Probate Centre” assisted me with a probate matter and were understanding and compassionate throughout what was, for me, a difficult time. Communication was excellent, and Lucy and her team kept me clearly informed at every stage. All matters were handled efficiently and professionally, making the process much easier than I had anticipated. I am very grateful for Lucy’s guidance and support and would highly recommend the services of “Perth Probate Centre” without any hesitation.
Mr W - Perth Probate Centre client
September 8, 2026
Nigel from was understanding and compassionate throughout a very difficult and stressful time. His communication was excellent, and he always took time to explain matters clearly. He is an outstanding strategist who remained focused on achieving the best possible outcome for me and was unrelenting in his pursuit of that end. I am extremely grateful for his professionalism, dedication and support, and would recommend his services without hesitation.
Mr T - Contentious estates client
September 8, 2026
Hi Lucy, Thank you very much for all your efforts and work on our behalf. You have been the shining light that has guided us through a difficult and complex process. Thank you for your empathetic and professional approach. Please thank your team on our behalf.
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August 17, 2026
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 - Contentious Estates 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!
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