Mandurah Probate Centre Services

Grant of Probate

A Grant of Probate is sought when the deceased left a valid will and named an executor. Probate is the Court’s confirmation that the will is legally valid and that the executor has authority to act.

At Mandurah Probate Centre, we can assist you with:

• Reviewing the will and confirming validity
• Preparing all Supreme Court documents
• Identifying assets and liabilities of the estate
• Communicating with banks, super funds, and share registries
• Dealings with Landgate
• Advising executors in respect to their responsibilities

Mandurah Probate Centre can also assist with the administration of the estate following a Grant of Probate.

Letters of Administration

If a person dies without a will (intestate), or if the named executor cannot act, the grant sought is Letters of Administration.

There are many types with the two main types being:

• Letters of Administration (intestacy): when there is no will
• Letters of Administration with the Will Annexed: when a will exists but no executor is available to apply

A grant of Letters of Administration allows the administrator to administer the estate according to WA intestacy laws.

We help clients with:

• Determining who is legally entitled to apply
• Preparing the Court application
• Identifying assets and liabilities of the estate
• Communicating with banks, super funds, and share registries
• Dealings with Landgate
• Guiding executors through their responsibilities

Mandurah Probate Centre can also assist with the administration of the estate following the issue of a grant of Letters of Administration.

Reseal of a Grant

A reseal is needed when a grant of probate or administration was issued in another Australian State or certain overseas countries, and you now need to deal with assets located in Western Australia.

The Supreme Court of WA must “reseal” the original grant so it becomes legally recognised here.

At Mandurah Probate Centre, we help you work out whether a reseal is required, prepare the application, and assist and advise you in respect to the process so you can access and transfer the WA assets.

Estate Administration

Navigating the legal responsibilities after a loved one’s passing can be overwhelming.

At Mandurah Probate Centre, we assist executors, administrators, and next of kin through the legal process of obtaining a grant and can further assist with the estate administration so the estate is distributed in accordance with the law.

Our approach is thorough, respectful, and tailored to your unique circumstances.

Limited and Special Grants

Sometimes a limited or special grant is required instead of a full Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration. For example, this can occur when someone needs authority to deal with only part of the estate, the person entitled to administer the estate is under 18 years of age, an administrator or executor lacks mental capacity or when there is a specific issue that must be resolved before a full grant can be made.

Examples include:

• Grant limited to certain assets (for example, to sell a property)
• Grant during minority
• Grant for urgent action, such as protecting or preserving assets
• Grant during litigation, when the validity of a will is being challenged

At Mandurah Probate Centre, we advise you which type of grant you need and prepare the application.

Inheritance Disputes

When a loved one passes, disputes over their estate can add stress to an already difficult time. At Mandurah Probate Centre, we provide clear, strategic advice in resolving estate-related conflicts, including:

• Family Provision Claims by eligible persons seeking further provision (or defending such a claim)
• Contested Wills and challenges to testamentary capacity or undue influence
• Executor disputes and concerns over estate administration
• Whether you are defending a claim or seeking provision, we guide you through the legal process.