WA How to Claim a Deceased Estate After 10 Years?

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Rodney1234

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I only found out that my father passed away 10 years ago because we moved to Europe without him and we lost contact with him also. A month ago I saw he had passed away and would now need info on how to go about claiming his deceased estate if it is even possible.
 

Tim W

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There are many variables, not least the amount of time that has passed.
Other variables include whether or not there was a valid will
(and if so, who the executor was, and what they did back at the time).

You will do best to speak to a lawyer, who will be able to assist you.
You can instruct a lawyer in Australia even if you yourself live overseas.