frequently asked questions

Q: What happens if I don’t have a Will?

Your family and loved ones will need to apply to the Supreme Court of Tasmania for what is known as Letters of Administration which can be both confusing and a source of conflict if there are differing opinions within your family as to what you wanted, and who should look after your estate.

In Tasmania the Intestacy Act applies and your estate is divided according to the formula in that Act. Your estate does not automatically go to the government, but is distributed according to an inflexible formula that may not accord with your wishes.