Grants of probate and letters of administration are collectively referred to as grants of representation. A grant of representation gives a person the legal right to administer the estate of a deceased person.

Probate is a legal document that certifies that a Will is valid and can be acted upon. Letters of administration are issued where the deceased has left no Will or no valid Will. 

When a person dies, they often leave behind property, assets and debts that need to be managed and finalised. This is often referred to as a deceased person’s ‘deceased estate.’  Where a valid Will exists, the estate will usually be finalised by the executor named in the Will. If there is no valid Will, then the deceased’s closest next of kin will usually be responsible for finalising the estate and may be appointed administrator of the estate.

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