My son passed away recently in Queensland - he had no will. He had no wife or children. His mother and sister live in Poland. His two step sisters and I (father) live in Queensland. Who can legally inherit his deceased estate?
QLD Who Can Inherit Son's Deceased Estate?
- Thread starter Voytek Rad
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When somebody dies without a will, it is called an intestacy
(Google translate says the Polish words are "dziedziczenie ustawowe").
There are formal rules that apply, that determine who gets what.
Step-relatives and relatives overseas make it a bit more complicated,
but there is a formula.
As a first thing to read, you may find this helpful.
(Google translate says the Polish words are "dziedziczenie ustawowe").
There are formal rules that apply, that determine who gets what.
Step-relatives and relatives overseas make it a bit more complicated,
but there is a formula.
As a first thing to read, you may find this helpful.
Hello Tim. Thank you for this information.
I understand that it is necessary to obtain letters of administration from Supreme Court of Queensland. From the priority list of potential administrators it seems that I am first in line and than brothers and sisters.
Could I decline to be an administrator in which case his step sister would be the next in line? Could I also decline to be beneficiary of the estate? What is the formula for estate distribution?
Many thanks
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I understand that it is necessary to obtain letters of administration from Supreme Court of Queensland. From the priority list of potential administrators it seems that I am first in line and than brothers and sisters.
Could I decline to be an administrator in which case his step sister would be the next in line? Could I also decline to be beneficiary of the estate? What is the formula for estate distribution?
Many thanks
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