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Need probate but can’t wait for a full grant? You may need a limited grant of representation.
An ACB Grant is basically a ‘stop-gap’ grant of representation, in which the court waives a lot of the formal requirements.
Andrews Crosthwaite
Mar 156 min read
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Can a step-child contest a will?
As noted in our prior post, a Part IV Application under the Administration and Probate Act 1958 ("the Act") is a claim for family...
Andrews Crosthwaite
Jan 243 min read
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Companies requiring a Power of Attorney & Directors Requiring a Will
Companies requiring a Power of Attorney Whilst it’s not required by law, it might be important for a company to consider executing a...
Andrews Crosthwaite
Feb 1, 20243 min read
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What type of property cannot be given by a will?
Not all property can be given by your will. Below is a list of some examples of property that cannot be given by your will.
ASAP Lawyers
Jul 24, 20232 min read
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What are Letters of Administration?
Letters of Administration are granted by the Supreme Court when a person dies without leaving a valid Will.
ASAP Lawyers
Sep 27, 20222 min read
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What is a Testamentary Trust?
Testamentary Trusts are discretionary trusts established via a Will.
ASAP Lawyers
Sep 5, 20222 min read
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What is the required testamentary capacity when making a will?
When making a will the testator (person who is making the will) must have the required mental capacity and intent.
ASAP Lawyers
Jul 29, 20222 min read
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Separated by not divorced? What happens to your will?
If you are separated but are not yet divorced, under the law you are still considered married and your Will assumes the same.
ASAP Lawyers
Jul 15, 20222 min read
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What is a binding death nomination?
Unlike other assets, a person’s superannuation does not automatically form part of their estate. A binding death nomination is important.
ASAP Lawyers
Jul 11, 20222 min read
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Letters of Administration with the Will annexed
When a person dies with a Will, however, the named executor has died, renounced, cannot be found or is unable or unwilling to act in the...
ASAP Lawyers
Apr 13, 20222 min read
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Challenging a Will - Part IV Claims
An application under Part IV of the Administration and Probate Act 1958 Victoria is a claim made against a deceased’s estate. Such an...
ASAP Lawyers
Jan 14, 20223 min read
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What is Probate?
Probate is an order of the Supreme Court that gives a person to administer the estate of the deceased person.
ASAP Lawyers
Jan 11, 20222 min read
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