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Understanding Letters of Administration in Victoria

Published on: 07/08/2025

When someone dies without a Will, the Supreme Court of Victoria can grant Letters of Administration. Who can apply and how the process works.

Can a Stepchild Claim Against an Intestate Estate in Victoria?

Published on: 05/08/2025

Stepchildren who were never adopted do not inherit under Victoria's intestacy rules. Learn when they can still bring a family provision claim.

Siblings as Beneficiaries under Superannuation Rules in Victoria

Published on: 05/08/2025

Can a sibling receive your superannuation when you die? Who super law lets you nominate, and how to get benefits to a brother or sister.

Capacity to Make Decisions: The LIV Capacity Guidelines

Published on: 05/12/2016

Capacity is issue-specific and can change over time. Key points from the Law Institute of Victoria's capacity guidelines for lawyers and clients.

Trustees of a Family Trust

Published on: 19/10/2016

The duties of a family trust trustee under legislation and case law, including the rule that multiple trustees must act unanimously.

Dependants and Death Benefits

Published on: 17/09/2015

Not every dependant under super law is a tax dependant. How super death benefits are taxed when paid to adult children, and who can receive them.

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