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  Getting appointed as executor of Will come with a lot of responsibilities. You have the responsibility to pay off all the debts and taxes of the deceased and distribute the estate of a deceased person in rightful hands. The whole process is so complex that it is not easy to perform the duties unless you are trained to perform duties. And if your Will is contested, the whole lot of legal troubles are on your way. That’s why most people who are appointed as Executor of Estate in Australia hire probate lawyers or estate lawyers to facilitate the process. A probate lawyer is a legal-professional expert in the legal estate distribution. Your lawyer helps you perform your duties with ease. Whether it is visiting the courthouse, preparing legal documents, dealing with banks, or unearthing financial statements, your lawyer will assist you in every step of the process.

The last thing you want to face after the death of your loved one is to contest a Will. It is painful to fight against your loved ones, particularly after their death, but it is important to defend your rights.  So, what are the time limits to contest a Will?  Different states have different time limits. Just to give you an example; in Victoria, you have 6 months to file a claim because after 6 months the executor of a will can distribute the estate. However, you can file a claim after 6 months citing the reason for the delay to the court.  If we talk about Queensland, you have 9 months after the death of the deceased to file your claim. However, it is important to know that you should give notice to the executor in writing to make a claim against the executor within 6 months.  Contact Probate court lawyers in Australia to know more about time limits to contest a Will in your state.

Are you planning to create a Will for all your assets? Do you wish to distribute your property equally among the people of your choice? Do you have specific plans when it comes to creating a Will? Are you as clueless as most people regarding creating a Will and appointing someone as an executor of your Will ? You are not alone. There are millions of people who don't know a lot about the law of Wills, trusts or Probate. These are some of the topics none of us wants to deal with. However, we must be aware about the common myths regarding creating a Will and other legal procedures. There is a plethora of misconceptions and myths related to creating a Will. Here is a list of misconceptions you must steer clear of.  1. If someone dies without a Will, the state gets everything  Lawyers at EstatesPlus often get queries about this issue. There can be a lot of reasons to write a Will but worrying about the state snatching your family's inheritance is not one of them. If you die wit...