Information On Wills And Probate In Victoria, Australia
When someone dies they often have things that need to be sorted and managed that they have left behind such as debt, assets or property. This is in legal terms their estate. When they have left behind a valid will then that estate is handled by the person or persons named as the executor of the will. If there is not a will that is legally valid then the person’s next of kin is responsible for handling and administering the estate. They have to make sure debts are paid, and after that, the assets left are distributed in a way the deceased wanted where there was a will or according to the laws where there was not. To find out more about wills and probate, Victoria Australians can visit the Probate Office or their website. Letters of administration and probate ...