Who is entitled to see a will after someone dies in Australia?
Who can see a Will after a death varies from state to state. Usually it is the people named as beneficiaries, along with anyone who would be entitled if there were no Will. If you suspect a problem with how the Will was prepared, or you are considering a family provision claim, get legal advice promptly, because strict time limits apply to challenging a Will. Once an estate reaches a grant of probate, the Will also becomes a public record. Starting with a clear, valid Will prevents most disputes.
For related guidance, see what happens to children if both parents die without a will in Australia?.
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In Australia, who is entitled to see a Will varies from state to state. Normally, those entitled are those named as beneficiaries, as well as those entitled on intestacy. If you suspect there may be an issue as to how the last Will was prepared, or you are looking at a family provision claim, it is important to get prompt legal advice as there are strict time limits that apply to challenge a Will.
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