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In this thrilling saga of estate battles, time is both ally and adversary. Picture this: a valiant claimant, armed with resolve and a worthy cause, stands on the precipice of reclaiming their rightful share from a deceased's estate in Queensland. But alas, they find themselves ensnared by time's ticking hands, teetering on the brink of a missed opportunity. Fear not, for the Queensland Supreme Court can bend time's rules under the right circumstances.

In estate matters, a Family Provision Application (FPA) is the primary avenue for seeking provisions from a deceased person's Will. Governed by section 41 of the Succession Act 1981 (Qld), FPAs entail a meticulous process guided by legal principles and criteria.

Find out who can make a family provision claim in Queensland, what the court considers, how to get a copy of a Will and the key time limits.