Legal Project Management Plan & Checklist
Purpose of this Guide: Welcome to the specialised practitioner roadmap for Letters of Administration applications on intestacy in Western Australia. Designed explicitly for estate litigation and administration solicitors, this guide outlines the process when a person dies without a valid Will. Additional procedural resources can be found on the WA Government Portal and the Western Australia Legislation Registry.
Jurisdiction: This guide applies to intestacy administration applications filed in the Supreme Court of Western Australia (Probate Office, Level 11, David Malcolm Justice Centre), Australia. Verify current guidelines on the official .
Governing Legislation: Administration Act 1903 (WA) (Part II which covers intestacy distribution rules), Non-Contentious Probate Rules 1967 (WA), Rules of the Supreme Court 1971 (WA), Family Provision Act 1972 (WA).
The Process at a Glance: Letters of Administration are required when the deceased dies without a valid Will. The process involves:, conducting thorough Will searches to demonstrate no Will exists, auditing the family tree, publishing the online portal advertisement (14 clear days), publishing creditor notices in a local newspaper and WA Government Gazette (Trustees Act 1962 s 63), drafting Form 14 Motion and Form 15 Affidavit of Administrator, filing the application with supporting evidence of searches, distributing the estate under Part II of the Administration Act 1903. Additional forms are accessible via the WA Government Portal.
This legal matter plan provides a structured workflow for TRUSTS_ESTATES cases, outlining the standard REGULATORY process. Utilize these tracking templates to manage your legal cases efficiently.
Verify family tree, establish applicant priority under Administration Act 1903, and perform thorough Will searches.
Verify all prerequisite documentation has been obtained, cross-reference against the statutory requirements for this matter type, and confirm compliance with practice direction protocols.
Prepare the relevant forms and supporting materials required under the applicable legislation, ensuring all mandatory fields are completed and all attachments are properly certified.
Draft and dispatch formal correspondence addressing the procedural requirements at this stage, including any required notices, requests for information, or proposals for resolution.
Publish Notice of Intention to Apply on Supreme Court portal and creditor notices in newspaper and WA Government Gazette.
Coordinate the collection and review of all financial documentation required for disclosure, including statements, valuations, and supporting schedules as mandated by the rules.
Draft Form 14 Motion and Form 15 Affidavit of Administrator, including intestacy distribution schedule.
Assess the strategic considerations for interim applications, prepare supporting evidence, and draft the necessary documentation for urgent or time-sensitive relief sought.
Conduct a thorough review of all filed materials to ensure compliance with court requirements, verify service obligations have been met, and prepare for the next procedural milestone.
Verify all prerequisite documentation has been obtained, cross-reference against the statutory requirements for this matter type, and confirm compliance with practice direction protocols.