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Dee24688(Newbie)Newbie
16 May 2024

Hi there

My Dad died - he had a valid Will naming me as the executor and my sister if I was unwilling/unable.

At the time of death he was on an Aged Pension, less than $3k in his bank, no superfunds, or other income. His Will asks for his estate to be divided between his 5 adult daughters.

He previously had a car and a caravan, however these were transferred into my name prior to his death.

Am I right in assuming then, that his estate would only be the $ in his bank account?


I dont plan on applying for probate as his estate should be relatively simple - but I'm worried about what happens if a debt owing is uncovered after doing his date of death return etc.

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TeddyATO(Community Support)Community Support
21 May 2024

Hello @Dee24688,


We only deal with the tax component of deceased estates. You as the executor will have to go through his tax/financial obligations and make the determination of what will be apart of the estate.


As for lodging the date of death return you will be required to lodge official notification of death to get the return processed. This does require that if you are an executor to obtain probate.

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TeddyATO(Community Support)Community Support
21 May 2024

Hello @Dee24688,


We only deal with the tax component of deceased estates. You as the executor will have to go through his tax/financial obligations and make the determination of what will be apart of the estate.


As for lodging the date of death return you will be required to lodge official notification of death to get the return processed. This does require that if you are an executor to obtain probate.

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