Letters of Administration

If a person dies without leaving a Will, the Supreme Court can make a similar Grant of Probate, known as Letters of Administration. For example, a spouse can apply for Letters of Administration. As there is no Executor, the next-of-kin takes on the role of dealing with the Estate after a Grant of Letters of Administration is made. Letters of Administration (aka Letters) are basically the same as a Grant of Probate. The Letters show that the Supreme Court has examined the relevant documents and is satisfied that the person named in the Letters has the authority to administer the Estate. Forms for administration where there is intestacy (where a will was never recorded) Form 90, 92, 98, 98A, 101, 102, 103.