ACT Probate: Fees, Family Provision Deadline & Intestacy
How probate works in the ACT: Supreme Court process, FY2026-27 fees, the 6-month family provision deadline from grant, and intestacy rules.
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Australia Wills & Estates
16 articles
Contesting a Will in Australia: Time Limits and Eligibility by State
Family provision deadlines in Australia differ in what they run from, not just length. Compare eligibility and time limits for contesting a will in every state.
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Enduring Guardianship and Advance Care Directives in Australia
Compare who can make personal and health decisions on your behalf across every Australian state and territory, from Enduring Guardianship to Advance Health Directives.
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Enduring Power of Attorney in Australia: Rules by State
Compare enduring power of attorney names, scope and witnessing rules across every Australian state and territory, including Queensland’s single-document approach.
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How to Apply for Probate in Australia: State-by-State Process
Learn which court or registry grants probate in each Australian state and territory, the FY2026-27 fees, and where small-estate shortcuts apply.
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Making a Will in Australia: Formalities by State and Territory
Compare the legal requirements for a valid will across every Australian state and territory, including witnessing rules, age limits and informal wills.
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New South Wales Probate: Fees, Deadlines and How to Apply
How probate works in NSW: Supreme Court process, FY2026-27 fees, the 12-month-from-death family provision deadline, and intestacy rules.
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Northern Territory Probate: Fees, Deadlines & Family Provision
How probate works in the Northern Territory: the flat $1,585 fee, the 12-month-from-grant family provision deadline, intestacy, and the Advance Personal Plan.
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Probate Fees in Australia FY2026-27: Every State Compared
Compare FY2026-27 probate filing fees for every Australian state and territory, from flat fees in Queensland and Western Australia to tiered scales elsewhere.
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Probate in Tasmania: Applying, Fees & Contesting a Will
Tasmania probate guide: Supreme Court process, FY2026-27 fees, the 3-month family provision deadline, and intestacy rules.
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Queensland Probate: How to Apply, Fees & Family Provision Deadlines
How probate works in Queensland under the Succession Act 1981: applying at the Supreme Court, the $847.60 flat fee, and the 9-month family provision deadline.
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South Australia Probate: Apply, Fees, and Contesting a Will
How probate works in South Australia: Supreme Court filing, FY2026-27 fees, the 6-month family provision deadline, and intestacy rules.
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Victoria Probate: Fees, Deadlines and Family Provision
How probate works in Victoria: Supreme Court fees, the 6-month-from-grant deadline to contest a will, and intestacy rules.
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Western Australia Probate: Apply, Fees and Contesting a Will
How probate works in WA: Supreme Court registry, the $418 flat fee, the 6-month family provision deadline, and intestacy rules.
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Who Inherits Without a Will in Australia? Intestacy by State
See the statutory order of inheritance and spouse’s statutory legacy in every Australian state and territory when someone dies without a valid will.
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Wills and Probate in Australia: A Guide by State and Territory
Compare probate fees, family provision deadlines, intestacy rules and enduring power of attorney law across all eight Australian states and territories.
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