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Real estate is "property consisting of land and the buildings on it, along with its natural resources such as crops, minerals or water; immovable property of this nature; an interest vested in this (also) an item of real property, (more generally) buildings or housing in general.

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    QLD Deceased estate - Lodger now claims DeFacto -with digital access!!!!

    Good Morning - My brother passed, and three MONTHS later police informed me his senior next of kin and urged me to look into his estate -I have applied for letters of administration. the lodger in the home he owned ( our family house) originally told police he was a housemate (admittedly he...
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    Australian Property Investors: Explore Dubai Real Estate Opportunities Through Trusted Connections

    For Australians considering buying property in Dubai, BuyUAE.com.au serves as your gateway to reputable developers and real estate professionals in the UAE. How We Help: • We introduce you to pre-vetted Dubai property specialists • Provide access to quality residential and investment...
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    NSW Estate administrator acting irresponsibly

    I am trying to finalize an estate prior to June 30, after three years. The estate can claim the tax free threshold up to three years. I am a co-administrator with my brother, and we are the sole beneficiaries of the estate. The estate's tax exemption has run out, so after this year the estate...
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    NSW Real Estate professional negligence

    The real estate agent managing my rental property failed to complete regular 6 monthly inspections and in the 2 years and 2 months between the last 2 inspections, there was a major build-up of mould in the bathroom and 2 bedrooms to the extent that the bathroom ceiling needs to be replaced (on...
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    VIC Estranged husband self appointed as executor of our late daughter's estate

    Our 31 year old daughter passed away under suspicious circumstances in 2020, and her estranged husband applied to be executor the day after she died. He then collected her superannuation, life insurance and the proceeds from the sale of her house, as well as all of her property. (much of which...
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    NSW Intestate estate

    If probate has already been approved and administrators assigned, can a late discovered will be used to override the default inheritance laws? Is it possible to contest the intestate estate succession based on past history of the relationship between the beneficiaries? I'm told the success rate...
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    QLD Estate Walls

    Hi, What is the legal meaning of Estate wall in QLD? Our Estate covenant says that the Estate walls cant be modified or replaced and have been erected for the purpose of enhancing the value of the land and also the Estate generally. Estate fence or wall are boundary wall or fence, is my...
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    Estate expense, is painting for improvement legitimate

    Hi, I am the executor for my Mother's will. My husband has been doing the heavy load with fixing up the house for sale as it was in a terrible state. Unfortunately the house is far away from ours and travelling to and from home to there every weekend is taking it toll on the family. We have...
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    keeping a share of house left in an estate

    My deceased mother left both my brother and I an unequal share of her house. He has a 70% share and I have a 30% share. If I decide to retain my 30% share of the property can he force me to sell? Am I able to now charge him a 30% share of potential rent if he chooses to live in the house? I...
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    NSW Estate Administrator

    Can an administrator be dismissed if they are subject to a break & entry conviction or domestic violence order? Tks