A valid Will determines how your estate is dealt with after you die. Your Will can appoint a family member, trusted friend or professional to administer your estate (your executor), nominate guardians for young children, identify who will receive your assets and record your funeral and burial wishes. Without a Will, the administration of your estate could fall to somebody you would not choose, and your assets will be distributed according to a fixed legislative formula. This

If someone dies without a Will, or where probate is not available, letters of administration may be required. This article explains what they are and how the process works in Western Australia.

Applying for letters of administration in Western Australia raises a number of practical and legal questions. This article covers the ones families ask most often.