Probate in Western Australia
Updated 20 August 2026 · Supreme Court of Western Australia
Probate in Western Australia is granted by the Supreme Court of Western Australia. Filing runs through WA Probate Online application wizard (eCourts portal) for straightforward estates, paper filing otherwise. Here's what it costs, how it works, and how long it's currently taking.
Current wait times
Filing fees
| Estate value | Filing fee |
|---|---|
| All estates (flat fee) | $418 |
Western Australia charges a single flat filing fee — among the cheapest in the country — and requires no advertising at all. See the full WA cost guide for solicitor fees and total-cost examples.
The WA process
Check eligibility for Probate Online
Straightforward estates with one executor applying can use the online wizard; more complex applications are filed on paper.
Prepare the motion and affidavit
The motion for probate, the executor's affidavit and the statement of assets and liabilities are prepared and sworn.
Lodge with the Probate Registry and pay $418
Online applications upload documents; the original will is delivered to the registry.
Receive the grant
Uncontested applications are typically granted within three to six weeks.
Documents and forms
- Motion for grant of probate
- Executor's affidavit
- Statement of assets and liabilities
- Original will and death certificate
WA family provision claims must be filed within 6 months of the grant — the estate can generally be distributed safely after that window closes.
No will?
When there's no valid will, the closest next of kin applies for letters of administration in WA instead. Letters of administration use the same registry and similar timeframes; the online wizard covers simple no-will estates too.
Small estates
The Administration Act 1903 (WA) lets very small estates be dealt with without a grant, and banks apply their own release thresholds. Solely-owned WA real estate still requires a grant. Start with Do I need probate? before assuming you need a grant at all.
More WA guides
- How to apply for probate in WA — the process in detail
- Cost of probate in WA — fees and fixed quotes
- How long probate takes in WA — current times
- Letters of administration in WA — no-will estates
- Contesting a will in WA — eligibility and the deadline
- WA probate forms — every document, explained
Talk to a WA probate lawyer
Compare fixed-fee quotes from firms that handle WA grants every week — or browse the directory.
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Sources
- Supreme Court of WA — wills and probate (supremecourt.wa.gov.au)
- WA Probate Online (ecourts.justice.wa.gov.au)
- WA probate fees 2026–27 (nationalprobate.com.au/wa/probate/costs)
- Affinitas Legal — WA probate timeframes