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A practical guide for executors. What probate is, when it is required in NSW, how long it usually takes, and a checklist for working through an estate from first notification to final distribution.
The guide is general information only and is not legal advice. Every estate is different.
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A checklist or guide is a starting point. The decisions that follow — about children, property, and finances — are specific to your circumstances and should be made with proper advice.
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