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<blockquote data-quote="Manpa" data-source="post: 501780" data-attributes="member: 11747"><p>Nucopia, I have acted as executor of my fathers will, and like your friends it was relatively simple, I did however have to chase up shares etc but no probate was required.</p><p>I would still suggest that you seek out a lawyer who is willing to put together a will, as it is relatively simple affair the costs should not be too high. </p><p>Should the son in law wish to challenge the will as I understand it all legal costs are borne by the estate and this will only diminish his returns.</p><p>If money is an issue I would certainly go with the public trustee as administering the will is usually a fixed percentage at varying $ of estate value.</p><p>I was also a JP for 30 plus years and I would recommend that when the time comes you get a minimum of 12 certified copies of the will and death certificate, you will be surprised who will require copies. Also if you go to the Centrelink or Dept of Human Services they have a comprehensive check list of who needs to be notified and the relevant contact numbers etc.</p><p></p><p>Good luck</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Manpa, post: 501780, member: 11747"] Nucopia, I have acted as executor of my fathers will, and like your friends it was relatively simple, I did however have to chase up shares etc but no probate was required. I would still suggest that you seek out a lawyer who is willing to put together a will, as it is relatively simple affair the costs should not be too high. Should the son in law wish to challenge the will as I understand it all legal costs are borne by the estate and this will only diminish his returns. If money is an issue I would certainly go with the public trustee as administering the will is usually a fixed percentage at varying $ of estate value. I was also a JP for 30 plus years and I would recommend that when the time comes you get a minimum of 12 certified copies of the will and death certificate, you will be surprised who will require copies. Also if you go to the Centrelink or Dept of Human Services they have a comprehensive check list of who needs to be notified and the relevant contact numbers etc. Good luck [/QUOTE]
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