What Are the Rights of a Beneficiary of an Australian Estate?
In this video, Kevin covers the rights every beneficiary of an Australian estate holds: a copy of the Will, formal notification of your entitlement, and your inheritance within a reasonable timeframe, usually 12 months. He also explains the extra right residuary beneficiaries have to see the estate accounts. Watch the video above for the full answer, then see what the other side of the relationship looks like: what an executor must do once probate is granted.
Read the video transcript
As a beneficiary, you do have rights. Even if you don’t control the estate, at a minimum, you should receive a copy of the Will. You should also be notified of your entitlement to the estate. If you are a residuary beneficiary, you are also entitled to see the estate accounts. You should also receive your inheritance within a reasonable time frame, usually 12 months.
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