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 |
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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 |