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2nd June 2014, 10:00 PM
#1
Legal advice????
Many of you know my mum passed away in January and she was renting with a charity co-op in Frankston.
When she passed she had little in her account and there was no will and it was all going to be state trusty... from advice from my uncle we made big attempts to get mums place emptied out and just about everything went to charity or to the tip... there is a suzuki Vitara that is not worth much at all which we took from the property and left here only to get it out the way as we know it is not ours to do anything with..
Her account is frozen and could only access her funds to pay the funeral costs which we did.
We left our contact information with the housing co-op but never heard anything from them the whole time until my wife sent them a letter saying we have done the best we can to empy out the place but are not able to do anymore.
Now this is where it turns to shit and they now say they have been leaving messages on my wifes phone (not true) and that they want the whole property cleaned gardens done and rent paid or they will take us to court as we put our hands up????
3-4 weeks ago I got a bunch of paper work saying they had put a case in with vcat and today I received the official paper work that was addressed to my mum c/o me ???
And on the my mums name only as the respondent.... I am broke and cant afford to see a lawyer and a member on heres mum works in a family law firm and said that they cant take nothing from me??
This is very stressful for us as we have no understanding and feel that we should have just left everything as it sat and not touched a thing....
I think I might have to see about trying to speak to legal aid but hoped some one on here had some experiance..... I am fed up with how this year has been going and even my daughter is starting to show strains and cried tonight as she is worried ??
I feel like going to the housing co-op and stuffing all this paperwork down the mouths.
All up I think the bill for rent and repairs is about $4000 ???
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2nd June 2014 10:00 PM
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2nd June 2014, 10:04 PM
#2
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Sorry mate, I cant help but this does not sound right. Tell them to get stuffed and pay you for emptying the house and you can do the gardens for them at a reasonable price.
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2nd June 2014, 10:18 PM
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You should not have to pay any debts she has accrued unless you had co-signed.
Look on this site.
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/cust...lowing-a-death
Looks like they give free legal advise too.
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2nd June 2014, 10:29 PM
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There are places you can go to get free legal advice or at a nominal fee.
Here in WA one is called Citizens Advice Bureau that specialise in Estates, probate etc. but that will probably be different in other states.
When someone dies intestate that does not mean that children (issue is the term that the lawyers use) have no rights or claim on the estate and can seek to be the Executors of the Estate.
It will be up to the courts etc to sort out probate and figure who can be executor or trustee of the estate.
It sounds to me like the Co-op is maybe just lodging their claim against the estate of your Mum as they have assumed you will be applying for probate or executor of the estate.
As TPC mentioned you are in no way liable for any debts your Mum accrued.
AFAIK if it is a state trustee matter then they will need to lodge with them.
Please note I am not a professional in these matters, just had to deal with similar issues last year so I STRONGLY recommend a few phone calls to get legal advice as it is definitely different for each state
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2nd June 2014, 10:29 PM
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Hey Jonathan,
Sorry that you have to go through this, it sux. I don't believe that your mums debt is transferred beyond the estate. I also can't imagine that you would be liable for any rent beyond 4weeks from your mums passing. I expect that you gave them notice of her passing and it is what it is??
I recommend that you go to the Law Institute of Victoria. http://www.liv.asn.au/Referral
The LIV have a referral service and if you use the referral service you are entitled to a free 1 hour sit down with a Member of the LIV. Use the service mate.
Good luck bud.
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2nd June 2014, 10:38 PM
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Mate, my area is more criminal law, but I think the link TPC posted covers it pretty well. My understanding was that, unless you were personally named in any financial documents, the housing co-op has to apply to the Trust to recoup any money. This will come out of any money she had at the time of her death, including any Bond she had for the flat.
This will also apply to any Superannuation she had as well. If she left no will then, if there is any significant amount left, any family members will also have to apply for that as well. If no-one applies, then it goes to the Commonwealth.
Sorry I can't give any better advice but I think that link should help you.
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2nd June 2014, 10:46 PM
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Thank you so much for the replies. ..
I will have to make a few calls tomorrow in regards to having to have to show up to the vcat hearing as it is something I would rather not show up to if I can help it....
Bloody miles away ...
I hate the way they have dealt with the whole thing and have shown no real compassion and have not tried to work with us at all... everything else has gone well and all have systems in place to deal with this and have been polite and understanding. ..
I appreciate the advice if only in personal experience or actual experience. . Thanks
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3rd June 2014, 10:07 AM
#8
Patrol Freak
Originally Posted by
Bloodyaussie
Many of you know my mum passed away in January and she was renting with a charity co-op in Frankston.
When she passed she had little in her account and there was no will and it was all going to be state trusty... from advice from my uncle we made big attempts to get mums place emptied out and just about everything went to charity or to the tip... there is a suzuki Vitara that is not worth much at all which we took from the property and left here only to get it out the way as we know it is not ours to do anything with..
Her account is frozen and could only access her funds to pay the funeral costs which we did.
We left our contact information with the housing co-op but never heard anything from them the whole time until my wife sent them a letter saying we have done the best we can to empy out the place but are not able to do anymore.
Now this is where it turns to shit and they now say they have been leaving messages on my wifes phone (not true) and that they want the whole property cleaned gardens done and rent paid or they will take us to court as we put our hands up????
3-4 weeks ago I got a bunch of paper work saying they had put a case in with vcat and today I received the official paper work that was addressed to my mum c/o me ???
And on the my mums name only as the respondent.... I am broke and cant afford to see a lawyer and a member on heres mum works in a family law firm and said that they cant take nothing from me??
This is very stressful for us as we have no understanding and feel that we should have just left everything as it sat and not touched a thing....
I think I might have to see about trying to speak to legal aid but hoped some one on here had some experiance..... I am fed up with how this year has been going and even my daughter is starting to show strains and cried tonight as she is worried ??
I feel like going to the housing co-op and stuffing all this paperwork down the mouths.
All up I think the bill for rent and repairs is about $4000 ???
firstly tell to get f ed your name is not on the lease 2 chamber magristate at your local court can give you advice. im sorry for your loss and I believe they are pulling your leg some people use the fact that most people don't know about things to con them out of money. and this is what is happening to you and your mothers estate. make appointment for the chamber
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3rd June 2014, 10:17 AM
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grrrr I have to write more im angry now. as you would be aware my brother passed earlier this year ive had countless people talking shit trying to con my nephews from his estate or parts of it. told many what I think and I don't leave anything to be misunderstood and a few offers for a personal meetup as well at this time when your upset and grieving for your loss the effen grubs want to effen rip you off. im pissed. luv to my fellow trollers kev
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SOLD with a heavy heart but gone to a nice young fella
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3rd June 2014, 10:29 AM
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As with my missus folks and my mum and dad passing their debts [none ] are not transferable they died when my folks went.
PPl are bloody greedy at this time and prey on the grief stricken, seek advice its not your debt and stick to your guns,
Wife had to go through state trustees it took years to settle two houses .
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