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Intestacy Laws in Victoria: An Overview

Published on: 05/08/2025

What happens when someone dies without a valid Will in Victoria: the intestacy rules, the order of distribution and family provision claims.

New Victorian Probate Fees: What Changed in November 2024

Published on: 20/01/2025

Victoria's probate fees changed on 18 November 2024, with some rising by up to 650 per cent. The new fee schedule and what it means for estates.

Jointly Held Assets When Spouses Die at the Same Time

Published on: 29/10/2024

If joint owners die together and the order of death is unknown, the law presumes the older died first. What happens to jointly held assets.

What Is a Reseal of Probate in Victoria?

Published on: 04/04/2022

A grant of probate from another state or country must usually be resealed in Victoria before the executor can deal with Victorian assets.

Family Trusts: Corporate Trustee vs Individual Trustee

Published on: 04/08/2016

Should your family trust have a corporate or individual trustee? Asset protection, control and succession considerations compared.

Who Can Draw Up a Will in Victoria?

Published on: 07/07/2015

Anyone can write a Will, but mistakes are costly. Who can draw up a Will in Victoria, and why a lawyer or trustee company is worth consulting.

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