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Add the absence of legally valid Will into the mix, and things can get very overwhelming, very quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">At Safewill, we're passionate about making end-of-life admin an easy process. In line with this mission, today we're providing a complete guide on how to apply for letters of administration in the aftermath of a death, covering:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">What is a Letter of Administration & when is it required?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">5 Simple Steps to make Letters of Administration a simple process\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Costs & required documentation\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">The difference between Probate & Letter of administration\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">State by state specific requirements\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Let's dive straight in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cstrong>What are Letters of Administration?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cstrong>\"A court order made by the Supreme Court which allows the estate administrator to distribute the assets of the deceased who died without a valid will\"\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">If someone dies without a will (known as dying \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flawaccess.nsw.gov.au\u002FPages\u002Frepresenting\u002Fafter_someone_dies\u002Fapplying_for_letters_of_administration\u002Fentitlements_under_intestacy.aspx\">‘intestate'\u003C\u002Fa>), the next of kin is required to obtain approval from the Supreme Court to access and distribute the deceased person's estate- known as ‘Letters of Administration' (LOA). This is a court order which grants legal authority to manage and administer the estate. Once approved, this person becomes known as the ‘Administrator' and they are given the responsibility to manage the deceased's assets and final wishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">These documents are also required if someone died with a valid will but they did not name an executor, or the executor is unwilling or unable to act. Letters of administration will only be granted to someone who is named as a beneficiary.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cfigure>\u003Ciframe width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FmmGO3O7SmMY\" frameborder=\"0\">\u003C\u002Fiframe>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Fcms-safewill-operation-australia-southeast1\u002Fimages\u002FGroup-1603.png\" alt=\"Letters Of Admin - Safewill Legal\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>How To Obtain Letters of Administration?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">If there is no valid will, applying for a Letters of Administration is necessary before anyone can deal and distribute the deceased's assets to loved ones. The process for obtaining one follows the same format in each state and territory, and can be broken down into the following steps:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Col>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Identify appropriate person to apply as administrator\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Create inventory of the deceased estate\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Obtain a death certificate\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Lodge a notice of intention\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Complete & submit application forms to Supreme Court\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\n\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cstrong>1. Identify the person to lodge the application\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">This must be someone who is eligible to receive a share of the estate. It could be a partner, spouse, child or other family member.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">An application should be lodged with the Supreme Court by the next of kin, or another eligible relative. Most states have a deadline for when this needs to be completed, typically within six months from the date of the person's death. If the application is lodged after that time frame it will still be considered, but extra paperwork may be required.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cstrong>2. Create an inventory of the deceased estate\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">A formal document should be drawn up to detail the complete inventory of the deceased's assets. This inventory represents a written document on all assets and liabilities, wholly or partly owned by the deceased- including money held in bank accounts, property, investments, businesses and family heirlooms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cstrong>3. Obtain a death certificate\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">If a funeral has already been held the funeral director may have already submitted the forms to register the death. Otherwise, an application will need to be lodged with the registry of births, deaths and marriages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cstrong>4. Lodge a Notice of Intention\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">It is a legal requirement to notify any potential Beneficiaries about your intentions to administer the estate. A notice of Intention needs to be published on the relevant state or territory registry ahead of lodging the formal application for a LOA. This gives family or friends an opportunity to get in contact before the process of distribution of assets and specific gifts begins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cstrong>5. Complete the application forms\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">An application can be lodged 14 days from the date the notice of intention was published. Each state and territory will have a specific set of forms to fill out and sign. All written documents can be submitted to the Supreme Court registry in person or via post.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cstrong>How much does a letter of administration cost?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">There is no fixed price for filing for Letters of Administration. Additional costs, fees and charges will vary depending on the state and territory you reside in and the gross value of the estate. Administrative tasks like obtaining a death certificate and lodging a notice of intention usually incur small fees, around $50 - $100.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">But the cost of filing the official application will vary based on how much the estate is worth. In some states, the service will be free if the estate is less than $100,000.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Fees for this service then rise incrementally for estates valued over this amount. You can expect to pay anywhere from $300 to $5,000 for the formal application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cstrong>Required legal documents when applying letters of administration?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Each state and territory will have a set of specific forms you need to fill out to lodge an application. In addition to these forms, you will need to prepare personal documents relating to the deceased and any beneficiaries. The court is unlikely to return these documents so it is wise to make copies of any originals before you submit the application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">The paperwork required for a Letter of Administration application includes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">The \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnsw.gov.au\u002Ffamily-and-relationships\u002Fdeaths\u002Fdeath-certificates\">original death certificate\u003C\u002Fa>;\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">The names, ages and addresses of eligible beneficiaries;\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">The inventory of property;\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">The\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flawaccess.nsw.gov.au\u002FPages\u002Frepresenting\u002Fafter_someone_dies\u002Fforms\u002Fsample_summons_for_administration_form_111.aspx\">​Summons for Administration form\u003C\u002Fa>;\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Th​e \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flawaccess.nsw.gov.au\u002FPages\u002Frepresenting\u002Fafter_someone_dies\u002Fforms\u002Fsample_grant_of_administration_form_112.aspx\">Grant of Administration form\u003C\u002Fa>;\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">A signed affidavit by the applicant;\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">A signed affidavit that the Deceased was not​ in a De facto Relationship (if applicable);\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Consent to Administration.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cstrong>What is the difference between Letters of Administration and Probate?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Letters of administration and probate are two distinct legal entities. But what is probate? And when do you need probate or a letter of administration?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Probate is the court order required for an executor of will to access a deceased estate- it is the process which follows if there was a valid will with a named executor. In contrast, letters of Administration are only required if there was no will or named executor in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cstrong>Letters of Administration by state\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">An application for Letters of Administration requires writing an application to the Supreme Court in the relevant state or territory. Each state has a specific set of forms and documents which need to be filled out for review. To access the details click through to the links below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flawaccess.nsw.gov.au\u002FPages\u002Frepresenting\u002Fafter_someone_dies\u002Fapplying_for_letters_of_administration\u002Fapplying_for_letters_of_administration.aspx\">New South Wales\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsupremecourt.vic.gov.au\u002Fwills-and-probate\u002Fapplying-for-a-grant-of-probate-or-administration\">Victoria\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcourts.qld.gov.au\u002Fservices\u002Fwills-and-probate\u002Fapplying-for-a-grant\u002Fletters-of-administration-without-a-will\">Queensland\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcourts.act.gov.au\u002Fsupreme\u002Flaw-and-practice\u002Fwills-and-probate\">The Australian Capital Territory\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcourts.sa.gov.au\u002Fcivil-cases\u002Fprobate\u002Fapplying-for-a-grant-of-probate-or-administration\">South Australia\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsupremecourt.wa.gov.au\u002FP\u002Fpreparing_your_application.aspx\">Western Australia\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsupremecourt.nt.gov.au\u002F__data\u002Fassets\u002Frtf_file\u002F0007\u002F1024918\u002FForms-for-Letters-of-Admin-7-July-2021.rtf\">The Northern Territory\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsupremecourt.tas.gov.au\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F01\u002FLetters-of-Administration-Information-Kit-21.1.20.pdf\">Tasmania\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cstrong>To Wrap Up: \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Letters of administration make it possible for family and friends to access your estate if you die without a will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">In contrast to when a valid will and executor are in place, the letters of administration process is more complicated. It can create unnecessary added stress on your loved ones during the grieving process by drawing out probate and legal requirements they have to deal with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">This creates barriers to seeing your wishes carried through, and can create added financial strain on your loved ones at this time. Avoiding this stress is a key reason why you should write your Will and appoint an executor of estate in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cstrong>Why write a will\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">To grant you peace of mind, and secure your wishes in death- it's important to create your Will. Obtaining this legally valid document in life, allows you to decide the lasting legacy you want to leave in death. From the children you want to receive special gifts, who you want your own home to go to and assigning a guardian to look after minor children- a Will is the most cost effective way to secure these wishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">In avoiding the need for traditional lawyers to manage the letters of administration process, a Will can grant you peace of mind and save your family money further down the line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cstrong>How Safewill can help\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Safewill provides the easiest and most affordable platform to write and sign your Will, online from your own home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Our expert lawyers provide support at each step of the way and make it more convenient than ever to write that all important, and legally binding, Will and last testament document. This grants you peace of mind that your wishes are secure in death, without excessive costs of estate lawyers to make it happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">What's more, the affordable Safewill service comes with the added benefit of power to update and review your online Will, or appointed executor. Our flexible online service works around your life schedule from the offset, includes free updates within the first year, as well as a subscription option for continued updates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">To discuss your options further, get in touch with one of our Will experts on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgoogle.com\u002Fsearch?q=safewill+number&oq=safewill+number&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i22i30.1853j0j9&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#\">1800 103 310\u003C\u002Fa> , or via live \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsafewill.com\u002F\">chat\u003C\u002Fa> now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cem>Disclaimer: The information contained in this guide is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice but as a basic guide to the application process. If you have concerns or queries you should consult a legal professional about your specific circumstances.\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cem>Sources\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcsc.sitecorecontenthub.cloud\u002Fapi\u002Fpublic\u002Fcontent\u002F18a94fae453b452fbfa319acb565fbb8?v=516ff6f1\">\u003Cem>Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation, Understanding Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fclassic.austlii.edu.au\u002Fau\u002Flegis\u002Fact\u002Fconsol_act\u002Faapa1929259\">\u003Cem>Australian Capital Territory Current Acts, Administration & Probate ACT 1929\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flawhandbook.sa.gov.au\u002Fch36s02s03s02.php\">Legal Services Commission South Australia\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fato.gov.au\u002Fprintfriendly.aspx?url=\u002FIndividuals\u002FDeceased-estates\u002F\">Australian Taxation Office, Deceased estates\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>",[169],{"__typename":170,"id":171,"title":172},"blogTopics_Category","15482","End Of Life",{"__typename":174,"byline":175,"firstName":176,"fullName":177,"id":178,"photo":179,"role":188},"User",null,"Louise","Louise Ayling","15486",{"__typename":11,"title":180,"filename":181,"kind":14,"original":182,"xs":183,"sm":184,"md":185,"lg":186,"xl":187},"LOUISE HS 1","LOUISE_HS_1.jpeg","https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Fcms-safewill-operation-australia-southeast1\u002Fusers\u002FLOUISE_HS_1.jpeg","https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Fcms-safewill-operation-australia-southeast1\u002Fusers\u002F_xs\u002FLOUISE_HS_1.jpeg","https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Fcms-safewill-operation-australia-southeast1\u002Fusers\u002F_sm\u002FLOUISE_HS_1.jpeg","https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Fcms-safewill-operation-australia-southeast1\u002Fusers\u002F_md\u002FLOUISE_HS_1.jpeg","https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Fcms-safewill-operation-australia-southeast1\u002Fusers\u002F_lg\u002FLOUISE_HS_1.jpeg","https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Fcms-safewill-operation-australia-southeast1\u002Fusers\u002F_xl\u002FLOUISE_HS_1.jpeg","Copywriter & Content Developer","26 July 2022","26th July 2022",[192],{"__typename":11,"title":193,"filename":194,"kind":14,"original":195,"xs":196,"sm":197,"md":198,"lg":199,"xl":200},"Two people completing paperwork","Letters-of-Administration_2022-03-02-044821_kqrx.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Fcms-safewill-operation-australia-southeast1\u002Fimages\u002FLetters-of-Administration_2022-03-02-044821_kqrx.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Fcms-safewill-operation-australia-southeast1\u002Fimages\u002F_xs\u002FLetters-of-Administration_2022-03-02-044821_kqrx.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Fcms-safewill-operation-australia-southeast1\u002Fimages\u002F_sm\u002FLetters-of-Administration_2022-03-02-044821_kqrx.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Fcms-safewill-operation-australia-southeast1\u002Fimages\u002F_md\u002FLetters-of-Administration_2022-03-02-044821_kqrx.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Fcms-safewill-operation-australia-southeast1\u002Fimages\u002F_lg\u002FLetters-of-Administration_2022-03-02-044821_kqrx.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Fcms-safewill-operation-australia-southeast1\u002Fimages\u002F_xl\u002FLetters-of-Administration_2022-03-02-044821_kqrx.jpg","15510",[203],{"__typename":204,"id":205,"title":206},"blogPostType_Category","17430","Article","8 min read","letters-of-administration","A Complete Guide to Letters Of Administration","blog\u002Fposts\u002Fletters-of-administration",false,[213,217],{"__typename":214,"question":215,"answer":216},"faqStructuredData_TableRow","What are Letters of Administration?","If someone dies without a will (known as dying ‘intestate’), the next of kin will need to get approval from the Supreme Court to access and distribute the deceased estate. ‘Letters of Administration’ (LOA) is the court order which gives someone the authority to start that process. Once approved, the individual becomes known as the ‘Administrator’ and they are given the responsibility of managing the deceased estate.\n\nLetters of Administration are also required if someone died with a valid will but they did not name an executor, or the executor is unwilling or unable to act. LOA will only be granted to someone who is entitled to a share of the estate.",{"__typename":214,"question":218,"answer":219},"How do I get Letters of Administration?","If there is no valid will you will need to apply for a Letters of Administration. An application should be lodged with the Supreme Court by the next of kin, or another eligible relative. Most states have a deadline for when this needs to be completed, typically within six months from the date of the person’s death. If the application is lodged after that time frame it will still be considered, but extra paperwork may be required.\n\nThe process for obtaining a LOA follows the same format in each state and territory:\n\nIdentify who should lodge the application\n\nThis must be someone who is eligible to receive a share of the estate. It could be a spouse, child or other family member.\n\nCreate an inventory of the deceased estate\n\nA formal document should be drawn up to detail the complete inventory of the deceased estate. It must include all assets and liabilities wholly or partly owned by the deceased such as cash held in bank accounts, properties, cars, jewellery, antiques, artwork etc.\n\nObtain a death certificate\n\nIf a funeral has already been held the funeral director may have submitted the forms to register the death already. Otherwise an application will need to be lodged with the registry of births, deaths and marriages.\n\nLodge a Notice of Intention\n\nIt is a legal requirement to notify any potential Beneficiaries about your intentions to administer the estate. A notice of Intention needs to be published on the relevant state or territory registry ahead of lodging the formal application for a LOA. This gives family or friends an opportunity to get in contact before the process begins.\n\nComplete the application forms\n\nAn application can be lodged 14 days from the date the notice of intention was published. Each state and territory will have a specific set of forms to fill out. All documents can be submitted to the Supreme Court registry in person or via post.",[221,224],{"__typename":222,"name":223,"text":223},"howToStructuredData_TableRow","",{"__typename":222,"name":223,"text":223},[226],"faq",{"ROOT_QUERY":228,"User:15486":233,"blogPostType_Category:17430":235,"blogTopics_Category:15482":236,"blogPost_Entry:15510":237},["null","__typename",229,"seomatic({\"asArray\":true,\"uri\":\"\u002Fblog\u002Fposts\u002Fletters-of-administration\"})",230,"entry({\"section\":\"blog\",\"slug\":\"letters-of-administration\"})",231],"Query",["null","__typename",68,"metaTitleContainer",69,"metaTagContainer",70,"metaLinkContainer",71,"metaScriptContainer",72,"metaJsonLdContainer",73],{"__ref":232},"blogPost_Entry:15510",["null","__typename",174,"users_byline",175,"firstName",176,"fullName",177,"id",178,"photo",234,"users_role",188],["null","__typename",11,"title",180,"filename",181,"kind",14,"url",182,"url@transform({\"handle\":\"xs\"})",183,"url@transform({\"handle\":\"sm\"})",184,"url@transform({\"handle\":\"md\"})",185,"url@transform({\"handle\":\"lg\"})",186,"url@transform({\"handle\":\"xl\"})",187],["null","__typename",204,"id",205,"title",206],["null","__typename",170,"id",171,"title",172],["null","__typename",166,"author",238,"postDate@formatDateTime({\"format\":\"d M Y\"})",189,"postDate@formatDateTime({\"format\":\"dS F Y\"})",190,"headerImage",240,"id",201,"blog_postType",242,"textContent@readingtime",207,"slug",208,"blog_summary",119,"title",209,"uri",210,"customStructuredData",175,"isHidden",211,"faqStructuredData",245,"howToStructuredDataName",175,"howToStructuredData",248,"structuredDataType",251,"textContent",167,"blog_topics",252],{"__ref":239},"User:15486",[241],["null","__typename",11,"title",193,"filename",194,"kind",14,"url",195,"url@transform({\"handle\":\"xs\"})",196,"url@transform({\"handle\":\"sm\"})",197,"url@transform({\"handle\":\"md\"})",198,"url@transform({\"handle\":\"lg\"})",199,"url@transform({\"handle\":\"xl\"})",200],[243],{"__ref":244},"blogPostType_Category:17430",[246,247],["null","__typename",214,"question",215,"answer",216],["null","__typename",214,"question",218,"answer",219],[249,250],["null","__typename",222,"name",223,"text",223],["null","__typename",222,"name",223,"text",223],[226],[253],{"__ref":254},"blogTopics_Category:15482",1793767575365]