Administration Act 1903 WA: What It Means for Your Estate
The Administration Act 1903 WA governs who inherits when there's no will and who can apply to administer the estate. Here's what the key provisions actually mean.
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Alternatives to the WA Public Trustee for Estate Administration
Five alternatives to using the Public Trustee of Western Australia for estate administration — with costs, pros, and cons for each option.
ATO Deceased Estate Tax Return: What Executors in WA Must Lodge
What tax returns are required after a death in Western Australia — the date-of-death individual return, the deceased estate trust return, and when each applies.
Bankwest Deceased Estate: Bank Thresholds and What to Expect in WA
Bank thresholds for releasing funds from deceased estates in WA differ widely between Bankwest, ANZ, Westpac and others. Here's what each institution requires.
Bereavement Assistance Program WA: Funeral Funding When Money Is Tight
The WA Bereavement Assistance Program funds basic funerals for eligible families. Here's how the income test works, who qualifies, and what it covers.
Best WA Estate Settlement Resource for Regional and Remote Executors
The best estate settlement guide for executors managing a Western Australia estate from the Pilbara, Kimberley, Goldfields, or interstate — without flying to Perth.
Best WA Estate Guide for a Surviving Spouse With Joint Property
The best estate settlement resource for surviving spouses in Western Australia who need to transfer joint property, access frozen accounts, and handle Centrelink — often without probate.
Contesting a Will in Western Australia: How It Works
What it means to contest a will in WA, the difference between a formal challenge and a family provision claim, and the strict 6-month deadline you cannot miss.
Death Certificate Western Australia: How to Apply and What You Need
How to get a death certificate in WA — application process, cost, the three-tier identity requirements, and what to do if you're a de facto partner or executor.
Executor Duties in Western Australia: A Plain-English Overview
What an executor in WA is legally required to do — from securing assets and applying for probate through to final distribution and tax returns.
How to Settle an Estate in Western Australia Without a Lawyer
Step-by-step overview of settling a Western Australia estate yourself — from death certificate to final distribution — without hiring a probate solicitor.
Landgate Transmission Application: Transferring Property After a Death in WA
How to transfer real estate in WA after a death — the difference between Landgate's Transmission Application and Survivorship Application, and what the VOI-02 form requires.
Letters of Administration in Western Australia: No Will, Now What?
How to apply for Letters of Administration in WA when someone dies without a will — who has priority, what documents you need, and how assets are divided.
Probate in Western Australia: What Executors Need to Know
How to apply for probate in WA, what it costs, how long it takes, and when the Supreme Court will issue a requisition that delays everything.
Public Trustee WA: Fees, Complaints, and How to Avoid Them
What Public Trustee WA actually charges, why families are shocked by the fees, and what your options are when they're named as executor.
WA Estate Settlement Guide vs Probate Solicitor: Which Do You Actually Need?
Comparing a DIY estate settlement guide with hiring a Perth probate solicitor for Western Australia estates — cost, timeline, and when each option makes sense.