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Introduction When a person dies without a valid will in New South Wales, their estate is distributed according to the intestacy rules in the Succession Act 2006 (NSW) (‘Succession Act‘). Eligible relatives

Introduction Administering a deceased estate in New South Wales becomes more complex when bankruptcy intersects with the process. A person who is bankrupt cannot apply for letters of administration. This

Introduction When a person dies without a will, the court-appointed administrator inherits the estate’s assets along with any unpaid tax obligations owed to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Distributing assets

Introduction When a family member dies without a valid will in NSW, their next of kin may need to apply for letters of administration before they can lawfully manage the

Introduction Obtaining letters of administration from the Supreme Court of NSW grants an eligible family member the legal authority to manage the deceased estate. The real work, however, begins after

Introduction When a person dies without a valid will in New South Wales, their estate is distributed according to the intestacy rules in the Succession Act 2006 (NSW) (‘Succession Act‘). Eligible relatives