Each state and territory in Australia has different rules about the time for bringing a family provision claim. These are:

State/Territory Time Limit Possible extension
Australian Capital Territory 6 months from date of grant of probate or letters of administration Yes
New South Wales 12 months from date of death Yes
Northern Territory 12 months from date of grant of probate or letters of administration Yes
Queensland 6 months from date of death to notify executor

9 months from date of death to lodge application with Court

Yes
South Australia 6 months from date of grant of probate or letters of administration Yes
Tasmania 3 months from date of grant of probate or letters of administration Yes
Victoria 6 months from date of grant of probate or letters of administration Yes
Western Australia 6 months from date of grant of probate or letters of administration Yes

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