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Death is the permanent cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism. The remains of a living organism begin to decompose shortly after death. It is an inevitable process eventually occurring in all living organisms.
As of the early 21st century, over 150,000 humans die each day.Many cultures and religions have the idea of an afterlife, and also hold the idea of judgement and reward for good deeds or punishment for sin.

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    Deceased estate - no Will in place

    My Dad passed away, with no will in place. His "friend" has obtained a letter of administration, they had a home jointly mortgaged. My Dad also had personal shares and personal savings. What happens now? Does she need a solicitor and an accountant to finalise his estate? We have had no contact...
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    Deceased estate

    Hi all My father-in-law passed away some five years and was survived by his wife. They owned their house jointly but nothing else of value. She continued to live in the house until she also passed away recently. She has left a will. We didn't do anything about title deeds when he passed away...
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    QLD Settlement of deceased estate Body Corporate fees

    A settlement was made for a property to be transferred to the estate of a deceased and upon receipt of property, settlement monies paid to me. Court orders were made for this. It was agreed that mum vacated the property and passes over keys on 28th October 2020, which has been done. It was...
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    WA Duties/notifications/timeline for executor handling a deceased estate.

    So I have managed to navigate my way through the probate process and have now been granted probate. Question 1. I've read that a challenge or debt can be claimed for 12 months from the death (family) and 6 months from the grant of probate (debt claim). One of the beneficiaries would like to get...
  5. DaniDee

    QLD Civil Fraud

    Hi, Im seeking for advice on how to commence civil fraud, deception & dishonesty application to the supreme court for a personal situation, not commercial. Yes, its over $750,000. TIA
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    Am I able to request AMP to freeze my late father's account without Probate?

    I am frustrated because, as the executor of my father's will, I have notified AMP that he is deceased and since have been trying to get them to freeze his AMP super account to stop it from being affected by the stock market. Meaning I'd like them to leave it in their care and not administer it...
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    VIC Beneficiary Disclaiming Benefit Through an Affidavit?

    My aunt is executor of will of my late grandmother's deceased estate which is given to me as the main beneficiary. I don't want it and want to distribute it to other family members. Can I disclaim a benefit by making an affidavit with the condition to have it distribute to others?
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    VIC Will Unfair to Siblings - What to Do?

    Hi all, So my mum passed away recently and she has 7 children in total. 1 child has been left as executor of will and has been left 1/7 of the estate. The remaining 6/7 of the estate is to be divided equally between 14 grandchildren (to be accessed only when they are 21). 9 of the grandkids...
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    WA Executor not giving information about deceased’s firearms

    It has been six months since my father in law passed and we have requested information from the administrator of his estate (no probate on estate and she did not apply for probate even though she said she did we had to apply to the courts to find out) for either a letter or information on...
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    TAS Change Trustee on Testamentary Trust

    My eldest sister passed away and stated in her will: “I appoint J be my executor and trustee. lf J is unwilling or unable to act as my executor and trustee I appoint S as my executor and trustee” J agreed to be executor and trustee. J finalised the will and created 2 testamentary trusts for...
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