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Probate & Estate Disputes
Applying for probate, letters of administration, and contested estate matters — including Part IV (family provision) claims in Victoria.
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Probate & Estate Disputes
What Is Probate and When Is It Required in Victoria?
A plain-English explanation of probate in Victoria — when a grant is required, when it may not be, the executor's role and the Supreme Court process.
Published 5 May 2026
Probate & Estate Disputes
How Long Does Probate Take in Victoria?
How long probate typically takes in Victoria — from preparing the application, to the Supreme Court's processing time, requisitions, estate administration and the executor's year.
Published 23 July 2026
Probate & Estate Disputes
Executor Duties and Personal Liability in Victoria
A Victorian guide to executor duties and personal liability — from locating the will and protecting assets, through debts, tax and distribution, to when things go wrong.
Published 23 July 2026
Probate & Estate Disputes
Letters of Administration in Victoria
A plain-English Victorian guide to letters of administration — on intestacy and with the will annexed — including who may apply, the Supreme Court process and the 14-day notice.
Published 23 July 2026
Probate & Estate Disputes
What Forms Part of a Deceased Estate in Victoria?
Which assets form part of a deceased estate in Victoria — sole ownership, joint tenancy and tenancy in common, joint accounts, superannuation, insurance, trusts, companies, business interests, digital assets, and estate liabilities.
Published 7 August 2026
Probate & Estate Disputes
Probate Costs in Victoria
The distinct components of probate costs in Victoria — Supreme Court filing fees, advertising, legal costs, valuations and administration disbursements — and why there is no single fixed price.
Published 23 July 2026
Probate & Estate Disputes
What Is a Part IV Claim in Victoria?
Family provision claims under Part IV of the Administration and Probate Act 1958 (Vic) — eligibility, adequate provision, evidence, time limits and possible outcomes.
Published 14 May 2026
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