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VC Lawyers VC Lawyers provides world-class legal and paralegal services in various areas of law in Australia. VC Lawyers is putting law to work in Australia.

We are a law firm focused on achieving the most beneficial outcome for our clients. Our experienced team of solicitors, paralegals, and document specialists offer innovative legal solutions to help you overcome your legal challenges. We provide legal services in the areas of Wills and Estates, Estate Planning, Tax and Superannuation, Family Law, Conveyancing and Property Transfers, Property and Construction Law, Leases, Corporate, Commercial and Technology Law, and Notary Public Services. VC Lawyers has affiliate offices nationally in Melbourne, and internationally in Greece and the Philippines.

An application for a grant should generally be made within six months of the date of death.If more than six months have ...
16/10/2026

An application for a grant should generally be made within six months of the date of death.

If more than six months have passed, the Court will usually require an explanation for the delay before it makes the grant. It is not a bar to applying, but it does add an extra step and can hold things up further.

Delay tends to compound. Assets sit frozen, bills go unpaid, and beneficiaries wait. If time has already passed since your loved one died, it is not too late to get moving. Contact VC Lawyers for practical guidance, visit https://www.vclawyers.com.au/wills-probates-and-family-provision-act-claims/.

The Supreme Court of NSW generally gives priority to those with the closest connection to the deceased.That usually mean...
14/10/2026

The Supreme Court of NSW generally gives priority to those with the closest connection to the deceased.

That usually means the surviving spouse or de facto partner first, then children, then other next of kin in the order the intestacy rules set out. Where more than one person is entitled, the others may need to consent or be given notice.

Where there is a Will but no executor able or willing to act, a beneficiary may instead apply for Letters of Administration with the Will annexed. Not sure whether you are the right person to apply. Let VC Lawyers confirm your entitlement, visit https://www.vclawyers.com.au/wills-probates-and-family-provision-act-claims/.

When someone dies without a valid Will, they are said to have died intestate. The estate is not forfeited to the governm...
13/10/2026

When someone dies without a valid Will, they are said to have died intestate. The estate is not forfeited to the government by default, as many people assume.

Instead, an eligible person, usually the spouse, de facto partner or next of kin, applies to the Supreme Court of NSW for Letters of Administration. The estate is then distributed according to the intestacy rules set out in the Succession Act 2006 (NSW), not according to what the family believes the deceased would have wanted. If you are facing an intestate estate, we can explain where you stand. Speak with VC Lawyers, visit https://www.vclawyers.com.au/wills-probates-and-family-provision-act-claims/.

12/10/2026

When someone dies without a valid Will, an eligible person, usually the spouse, de facto partner or next of kin, can apply to the Supreme Court of NSW for Letters of Administration. The estate is then distributed under the intestacy rules in the Succession Act 2006 (NSW). Working out who is entitled to apply and who is entitled to inherit is not always straightforward, particularly in blended families.

VC Lawyers can explain where you stand and make the application for you. Get clear, practical advice today, visit https://www.vclawyers.com.au/wills-probates-and-family-provision-act-claims/.

10/10/2026

Being named an executor comes with real legal duties, and in most estates the first hurdle is obtaining a grant of probate from the Supreme Court of NSW. Until that grant is made, banks, share registries and the land titles office will often refuse to release or transfer the deceased's assets. VC Lawyers can prepare and lodge the application, respond to any requisitions from the Registry, and guide you through the administration that follows. Let our experienced team handle it, visit https://www.vclawyers.com.au/wills-probates-and-family-provision-act-claims/.

Being an executor is a legal role with real duties, not just a title in a Will.An executor is expected to identify and p...
09/10/2026

Being an executor is a legal role with real duties, not just a title in a Will.

An executor is expected to identify and protect the estate's assets, pay the deceased's debts and any tax owing, apply for probate where needed, and distribute what remains to the beneficiaries named in the Will. Executors owe duties to the beneficiaries and can be held personally accountable for getting it wrong. Talk to VC Lawyers before you take the first step, visit https://www.vclawyers.com.au/wills-probates-and-family-provision-act-claims/.

Not always. Whether a grant is required depends on what the deceased owned and how it was held.Assets held as joint tena...
07/10/2026

Not always. Whether a grant is required depends on what the deceased owned and how it was held.

Assets held as joint tenants, such as a jointly owned home, generally pass to the surviving owner by survivorship. Superannuation and life insurance are often paid directly to a nominated beneficiary. Smaller bank balances may be released without a grant, at the institution's discretion.

A grant is usually needed where there is real estate held in the deceased's sole name, or where an institution insists on it. If you are not sure whether your loved one's estate needs a grant, we can review it with you. Get clear advice from VC Lawyers, visit https://www.vclawyers.com.au/wills-probates-and-family-provision-act-claims/.

The two grants do similar work, but they apply in different situations.Probate is granted where there is a valid Will th...
05/10/2026

The two grants do similar work, but they apply in different situations.

Probate is granted where there is a valid Will that names an executor who is able and willing to act. Letters of Administration is granted where there is no Will, or where there is a Will but no executor able to act. In that case, the Court appoints an administrator instead.

The application, the evidence required, and who is entitled to apply all differ between the two. Getting it right the first time avoids requisitions and delay Let VC Lawyers advise you on the right application, visit https://www.vclawyers.com.au/wills-probates-and-family-provision-act-claims/ .

Wishing everyone a happy Labour Day.It's a day worth pausing on. Labour Day recognises the efforts of workers and the ca...
04/10/2026

Wishing everyone a happy Labour Day.

It's a day worth pausing on. Labour Day recognises the efforts of workers and the campaigns that shaped the conditions, protections and entitlements many of us rely on today. So take the time. Rest, spend it with the people who matter, and enjoy the long weekend.

Probate is a grant made by the Supreme Court of NSW that confirms a Will is valid and recognises the executor's authorit...
02/10/2026

Probate is a grant made by the Supreme Court of NSW that confirms a Will is valid and recognises the executor's authority to deal with the estate.

Without it, banks, share registries and land title offices will often refuse to release or transfer assets. It is the step that turns a Will on paper into something the executor can actually act on. If you have been named as an executor and are unsure where to begin, our Wills and Estates team can guide you through the process. Speak with VC Lawyers today, visit https://www.vclawyers.com.au/wills-probates-and-family-provision-act-claims/.

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