10/07/2024
Have you been executor of a deceased estate? I need your help for a few minutes to complete a couple of surveys.
I am lawyer and an Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates.
The Victorian Government is proposing significant increases of up to 650% to Probate Application Fees, with fees of up to $15,407.40. https://engage.vic.gov.au/review-of-probate-fees Executors do not have access to deceased's funds, and lawyers are likely to adopt a practice of requesting the executor pay the fees upfront.
Everyone I have spoken to, both lawyers and members of the community are opposed to the fee increases.
There is a consultation period at the moment. I ask that people who have been an executor complete the survey at: https://engage.vic.gov.au/review-of-probate-fees
Also, I am completing a survey to ascertain the impact on executors and administrators to assist in my submission. The survey is located at: https://forms.office.com/r/faw7QrTZMi
Please feel free to message me if you have any questions (or need your Will done)!
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