Letters of Administration

When a person passes away without a valid Will the estate is referred to as intestate.

The next of kin will likely need to secure a Grant of Letters of Administration from the Supreme Court of Queensland. This allows the Court to appoint an Administrator who will then have legal authority to deal with the estate of the deceased person.

If a deceased person has assets that are being held by an entity on their behalf (i.e money in a bank account), this entity will often not release these assets unless they are provided with Letters of Administration.

Each entity that holds assets on behalf of a deceased person will have their own processes and procedures regarding this.

If you are unsure whether you will need a grant of Letters of Administration, please contact us and we will help you map out a plan.

Or get started with your Application for Letters of Administration via our portal below. You can begin, pause and recommence as you collate the information required.