Make a deceased estate claim/Will Challenge/family provision claim (Beneficiary).

Deal with a deceased estate Make a deceased estate claim or Will challenge Fight for your rightful inheritance when a Will doesn’t adequately provide for you. Someone you cared about has died and left a Will that does not reflect the reality of your relationship, your contributions, or what you genuinely need. The Will may […]

Estate Planning: Estate Administration

Join our Andreyev Lawyers team as we answer your FAQs about estate administration. If you want to read a written version of these FAQs, click here.    To watch the rest of our Estate Planning series: The Importance of Estate Planning Wills Challenges to a Will Financial Decision Making and Medical & Lifestyle Decision Making […]

EP FAQ Part 5: Estate Administration

FAQ: Estate Administration

There are a couple of things guaranteed in life, and death is unfortunately one of them. In Part 5 of our EP FAQ series, we explore what the legal afterlife looks like – otherwise known as ‘estate administration’. Can I get a copy of someone’s Will? Generally, your Will remains a private document until you […]

I am a beneficiary under a Will. What can I expect?

I am a beneficiary under a Will. What can I expect?

After the death of a family member, it usually takes a bit longer than a beneficiary would like to receive their inheritance under a Will.  Why is this and what can you do about it?  On the death of the Will maker, the person appointed as the executor of their Will becomes responsible for ensuring […]

Can my stepchildren challenge my Will?

Can my stepchildren challenge my will?

In all states and territories of Australia, stepchildren either have an explicit or conditional right to challenge their stepparent’s Will. If you think there is a risk that your stepchild(ren) may make a family provision claim, this blog will answer some of your questions.