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Executors of deceased estates sometimes carry out their role in a way that one or more of the beneficiaries is dissatisfied with. This may lead to the executor being challenged. In Victoria, the process for challenging an executor involves making an application to the Supreme Court of Victoria under the Administration and Probate Act 1958. This page deals with challenging an executor in Victoria. What is the role of an executor? In Victoria, an executor is responsible for administering the estate of a deceased person. This may involve identifying and valuing the deceased person’s assets, paying off debts,… Read More
A voir dire is a pre-trial procedure that is used to determine an issue relating to evidence. In Victoria, voir dires are governed by section 189 of the Evidence Act 2008. This page deals with voir dires in Victoria. What is a voir dire? A voir dire is a preliminary examination that determines questions of fact and questions of law. A voir dire can be held within a civil or within a criminal matter. A voir dire can be used to decide whether: Evidence should be admitted or not; Evidence can be used against a person; A witness is… Read More