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Proof of Life Documents

Published on: 07/08/2025

Proof of Life documents, also known as “life certificates,” are formal attestations confirming that an individual is alive as of a specific date.

Family Law

Understanding Letters of Administration in Victoria

Published on: 07/08/2025

When a person passes away without leaving a valid Will, their estate cannot be administered in the same way as if there was a Will appointing an executor.

Wills and Estates

Can a stepchild make a claim against an intestate estate if they have not been legally adopted?

Published on: 05/08/2025

The central issue is whether a stepchild—who has not been legally adopted by the deceased—can make a claim against the estate of a person who died intestate (i.e., without a valid will) in Victoria.

Wills and Estates

Notarial Certificates for Powers of Attorney to be Used in Croatia

Published on: 05/08/2025

Victorian Notaries  are frequently called upon to prepare Powers of Attorney (POA) for clients intending to use these documents in foreign jurisdictions, including Croatia.

Notary Public

Siblings as Beneficiaries under Superannuation Rules in Victoria

Published on: 05/08/2025

Superannuation is a significant component of estate planning in Australia, often representing a substantial portion of an individual’s wealth.

Wills and Estates

Intestacy Laws in Victoria: An Overview

Published on: 05/08/2025

Intestacy arises when a person dies without leaving a valid will. In such cases, the distribution of the deceased’s estate is governed by the intestacy provisions set out in the Administration and Probate Act 1958 (Vic) (“the Act”).

Wills and Probate

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