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Has your spouse or parent died recently and left you out of their #will? Or perhaps you have received something, but it is a token amount only. Find out what will give you the grounds to apply to the court for more.

Spouses (including de factos) and children (including step children) and a limited range of others, can bring these applications, but they must act quickly.

In Queensland you only have 6 months from the date the will maker dies to give written notice to the executor of the will that you intend to make an application. You then have to actually file the application with the court and serve the executor within 9 months of the date of death.

If the court does receive an application, the question it asks is “Has adequate provision been made for your proper maintenance and support?”

There are no set rules about what is adequate or proper. It very much depends on the facts in each case. Some of the things that courts do take into consideration are:

The value and make-up of the deceased’s estate

The applicant’s financial position, including assets, income and super, as compared to all other potential beneficiaries.

The applicant’s age, health and prospects as compared to all other potential beneficiaries.

The applicant’s relationship with the deceased.

Leave a comment if you feel you might have a claim. And remember, there are strict time limits that apply, so speak to your lawyer immediately.

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