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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
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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