estate

I'm in NSW and the deceased's Will containing property in NSW is in my favour. But I'm agreeing to split the estate evenly with the executor who is in Queensland. We want to avoid a complex Deed by making an informal agreement. But the executor said her lawyer was worried that the executor's...

My grandmother passed away a few weeks ago. She had three daughters including my mother who died in 2017. My grandmother told my dying mother that her will was set up so my brother and I would inherit her share. Unfortunately my aunties turned on me after mums death and my grandmother changed...

so an executor seeks partial distribution using a deed, worded like, "in consideration of the executors distribution to beneficiaries, the beneficiaries by their executing the deed, release and indemnify the executor from all claims, sums of money, damages, costs, expenses whatsoever now or in...

The exexutor of my parents' estate wants to perform expensive drainage work to the estate on the advise of a real estate agent to supposedly improve the resale value. The estate consists of three blocks with the house on on block and two adjoining vacant blocks.It was agreed by the...

Good morning, I have been acknowledged as a spouse and my question concerns the first $150000 to which I am entitled..The administrator, also a beneficiary, is delaying things as long as possible. Can I ask for my $150000 to be distributed to me before the rest of the assets are sold and the...

My brother dies intestate, and of course his motor vehicle is part of his estate. My other brother is trying to transfer registration (and therefore ownership) into his name, in spite of the fact that there are no letters of administration even applied for. Roads & Maritime are aware of the...

I am selling my home through an exclusive appointment with a Brisbane real estate agent. I have experienced very poor conduct from the agent and staff. It’s been a difficult and frustrating process and to show where the issues lie - I have already had the principal agent and his supporting...

My brother passed leaving a Will that named me a executor and sole beneficiary of his estate. Because I am overseas I intend to engage a lawyer to manage the legal requirements/probate if require. The Will includes an asset of some value which is accessible and easily removed by any of my...

I am aware that any transfers of assets made within 3 years of death may be bought back into consideration as notional estate. If someone though sells their home, then buys a new property, placing the property into joint tenant ownership, can this property be bought back in - wholly or partly -...

My uncle recently passed away in NSW. Due to mental incapacity, he could not make a will. I am preparing to apply to be administrator of his estate, and was hoping someone could confirm that I have figured out the distribution correctly. Details of my uncle's relatives are shown in the attached...