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LSACarter(Newbie)Newbie
2 Mar 2022

My father passed away in January.

He had a will and I am named as one of the executors.

I have completed the deceased person form for the ATO, sent them a copy of the will and other documents.

The ATO has contacted me to say they were unable to add me as a contact for the deceased person because grant of probate or letters of administration weren't provided.

My father's income was from Pensions only and his estate is less that $20,000.

Surely a grant of probate is unnecessary and since I am mentioned in the will as executor I should be able to be registered as an authorized contact of my father.



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LSACarter(Newbie)Newbie
3 Mar 2022

Finally got through to a supervisor who said, since there is no monies owing either way, that there is nothing more that is needed from me.

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LSACarter(Newbie)Newbie
3 Mar 2022

I have contacted the ATO by phone and have not received a definitive answer to my question. All I can find is the following information from the internet: "If you do not have probate or letters of administration, you will not be recorded as the LPR or authorised contact on the deceased person's record. This means there are legal restrictions on the information and funds we can release to you." 22 Dec 2021. I have advised the ATO of his passing and given them my details. If this is not good enough then, if the ATO wants to contact anyone regarding this matter, then they will have to find someone to contact. This seems to make it difficult for the ATO and does not really affect me. I'll leave it with them.

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