March 2023

Milson v Milson [2020] NSWSC 919 – Sackar J This case concerned an application by the deceased’s mother for a grant of letters of administration for the purpose of the burial of the remains of the deceased. The application was opposed by the deceased’s wife (the defendant) and the deceased’s son who both sought a

Section 54 of the Succession Act NSW 2006 sets out who is entitled to a copy of the will of a deceased person. It says as follows: Succession Act 2006 No 80 Current version for 1 December 2018 to date (accessed 12 August 2020) Chapter 2 Part 2.5 Section 54 54 Persons entitled to inspect

https://youtu.be/I2LKwQcg56g When a person dies, it is important to locate their most recent Will so that the executor can be notified and the estate administration process can begin. Usually, a Will can be found where other important documents are stored, such as in a filing cabinet or desk draw. However, in some cases a Will

Initial Steps Arrange for pet care Secure house– change locks if necessary Move vehicles to a secure location Store valuable household items (including computers and phones) in a secure location Check for funeral documentation Check for a Will (or a later Will than any you are aware of) and if found, take notes and photo

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Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation Disclaimer: This post contains information of a general nature only and is not intended to be used as advice in relation to a specific matter. Although every care has been taken in preparing the document, it may not be accurate or complete, particularly in the