Family provision in Australia / by John K. De Groot and Bruce W. Nickel.

Chatswood, N.S.W. : LexisNexis Australia, 2021.

6th edition

200232

Probate law and practice -- Australia.

Decedents' family maintenance -- Australia.

1. Historical Background

2. Approach to Claims Generally

3. Approach in Particular Circumstances

4. Particular Applicants

5. Time Limits

6. Duties of the Personal Representative

7. Miscellaneous Considerations

8. Orders

9. Appeals

10. Costs

11. Procedure

Appendix I: Forms and Precedents

Appendix II: Family Provision Application Checklist

Appendix III: Family Provision Legislation.

Family Provision in Australia is a frequently cited text in various court judgments across all states and territories, including the High Court and Federal Court of Australia as well as the Court of Appeal-Civil Division and Chancery Division of England and Wales. It includes a comprehensive checklist, case tables, forms, precedents and extracts of relevant state and territory legislation. Features: 88 new judgments in case tables; New sections covering: Finalising a family provision order, Former de facto partner/domestic partner (female), Former (divorced) husband, Former de facto partner/domestic partner (male), The National Disability Insurance Scheme, Relevant factors in Queensland, the ACT, Victoria, and Tasmania, Duty to comply with court orders and duty to administer the estate in a timely way - Publisher's website.

Previous edition: 2016.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

9780409356205

1 online resource (663 pages)