Letters of Administration
in the Northern Territory

What are Letters of Administration?

Letters of Administration in the Northern Territory refers to a “Grant” issued by the Supreme Court of Northern Territory. This Grant identifies an “administrator” who is eligible to act on behalf of an estate of a person who died without a will. The administrator may then provide copies of this Grant to organisations such as banks, nursing homes, land registry agencies and other asset holders.

Applying for Letters of Administration can be a complex process due to the unique nature of family trees and personal circumstances. These applications require the drafting of legal affidavits, consent documents and disclaimers, as well as legal processes which are not easily discoverable.

The team at National Probate and Estates Group is very experienced in handling all kinds of Letters of Administration applications, from the straightforward ones to the more complex matters. We obtain hundreds of Grant across Australia every year, and we will be able to obtain for you, the Grant of Letters of Administration in a swift and affordable manner.

Who can become the estate administrator?

Northern Territory legislation, namely the Administration and Probate Act 1969 determines exactly how the estate is to be divided, and who will be appointed the administrator.

For example, a surviving spouse is generally entitled to the estate of their late husband or wife. However, there are instances where this isn’t the case and they must share the estate with other family members. Please contact us today to discuss the statutory entitlements of your loved one’s estate.