Probate Initiation: An interested party, often a family member or creditor, petitions the probate court to open an intestate estate. Appointment of Administrator: The court appoints an administrator ...

As Money writer Paul Benson pointed out this week, for the vast majority of us, these changes will mean very little − you can still save into super and your main residence is still exempt from CGT.

Even with a valid Will, missing paperwork, nominee confusion and executor disputes can delay inheritance claims for years ...