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Death is the permanent cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism. The remains of a living organism begin to decompose shortly after death. It is an inevitable process eventually occurring in all living organisms.
As of the early 21st century, over 150,000 humans die each day.Many cultures and religions have the idea of an afterlife, and also hold the idea of judgement and reward for good deeds or punishment for sin.

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    NSW Executor of Will's Legal Liabilities?

    My late mother's deceased estate has been in churn for nearly 30 months. Issues surround the sale of land due to existing surface water drainage pipes that are not recorded on any deed - that is there is no easement, yet a number of residences upstream use our pipes which in turn connect to...
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    VIC Can I sue informal administrators of deceased estate

    My 8 year old child’s father passed away in April, my child’s two adult half sisters and their mother dealt with the deceased’s assets. I sent a letter asking for a copy of the will on behalf of my child - the reply in a text message was that he never had a will and that I must call his ex wife...
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    VIC Deceased Estate of 10 years - What Can be Done?

    I am the owner of an OC unit in Vic. The owner of the neighbouring unit died some 10 years ago leaving no will. The property has remained as a deceased estate for this period of time. The owner has children in the area but none are interested in settling as it will affect their govt benefits...
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    NSW claim against deceased estate

    hello, im posting here to seek advice and help. Recently, my mum's partner commit suicide due to depression and she observed horrified and terrible scene. She was involved in the relationship for 17 years but didn't lived together, didn't have anything on both of their name (real-estate, bills...
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    VIC Intestate and estranged children

    My Mum left a will stating that I am executor and trustee. However she had only listed her small estate (under $180,000) without mentioning beneficiaries so the will is now invalid. She has 4 children from 3 past relationships. She’s not married. 2 children have changed their last name to their...
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    NSW Deceased estate - home

    My father passed away 7 weeks ago. He left the house to myself, I’m his daughter. I decided to let my unemployed son stay there until everything is sorted with solicitor. He was aware that we would be doing some renovations to the house ie. painting and floors, no major work, so we would be in...
  7. L

    VIC Deceased estate concerning trust

    Hi I would like some advice on a concern with my deceased step daughters estate. My step daughter (not legal) passed away 5 months ago passed away from breast cancer leaving an unsigned will. Leaving a 15 month old son to partner. Although unsigned the will clearly stated as she did to me that...
  8. Z

    NSW Distribution of assets in a deceased estate

    My husband, daughter and myself are equal beneficiaries in a deceased estate. Assets comprise roughly one third family home, one third Australian equities and one third cash (no debt). There is no dispute between us but my husband and I would prefer to take joint title of the property and make...
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    NSW claim against deceased estate

    hello, im posting here to seek advice and help. Recently, my mum's partner commit suicide due to depression and she observed horrified and terrible scene. She was involved in the relationship for 17 years but didnt lived together, didnt have anything on both of their name (real-estate, bills...
  10. CuriousAussie

    QLD Beneficiary of a Deceased Estate - Consequences as a Discharged Bankrupt?

    Hi I am apparently the beneficiary of a deceased estate of a cousin I hadn't seen in 35 years. I have been sent a form by the Public Trustee and one of the questions is, have you ever been declared bankrupt? I have been, in 2012 and was discharged in 2015. It wasn't a major bankruptcy (not the...
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