Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Australia
My brother is the executer of my fathers will (in Australia). Is there a statute of limitations preventing me from pursuing this legally if the funds don't ever arrive.
Asked on 1/25/10, 7:14 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Dean Love
Dean R. Love & Associates
In some States of Australia, there is a limitation period of 12 years to administer a deceased Estate.
If your entitlement to the Estate depends upon some contractual or common law right (ie, a debt owed to you from the Estate) - then there is a 6 year limitation period.
From a practical point of view - documents & other evidence tends to disappear or be harder to get, the longer you wait.
Dean R Love & Associates
1800 723 101
Answered on 1/25/10, 5:49 pm
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