Intestacy

The Succession Act 1981 (Qld) governs the principles in relation to making a Will in Queensland, including when a person lacks the testamentary capacity to do so themselves. The provisions of other legislation such as the Power of Attorney Act 1988 (Qld) and the Trusts Act 1973 (Qld) may also operate when dealing with more…

Intestacy in WA: in Western Australia, if you die without leaving a valid will, your estate will be distributed in accordance with legislation, namely, the Administration Act 1903.  “Intestacy” is the term given to this situation, and the person who has died without leaving the will is known as an “intestate”.  In order to administer…