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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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  1. R

    QLD weird deed estate

    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...
  2. K

    NSW Executor placing estate at risk

    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...
  3. H

    QLD Estate distribution

    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...
  4. K

    NSW Intestate estate

    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...
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    QLD Are there any legal protections for me regarding the conduct of my real estate agent?

    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...
  6. M

    QLD Protecting estate assets

    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...
  7. S

    NSW Joint assets and contesting an estate

    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 -...
  8. RobW

    NSW Intestacy NSW - have I got the distribution of estate right?

    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...
  9. K

    VIC UK estate lawyer's fee dispute

    My mother died in the UK and I was contacted by a law firm from Wellington, UK advising they were handling her estate. Two years later, with the estate yet to be finalised, my brother passed away, leaving me as the sole beneficiary. I have just received their account and am shocked at the...
  10. Z

    The only person entitled to the estate lives outside Australia apply for a grant of administration

    If the deceased person (a foreigner) died without will overseas, but has a real property in NSW. If the spouse, also a foreigner, the only person entitled to the estate lives outside Australia, a grant of administration may be made to the attorney (under Power of Attorney) of that person. Can...