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1/29/2013
Chris The Lawyer, Lawyer
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christhelawyer : You have the right to make a claim under the Family Protection Act which would enable you to get something and possibly a share equal to your full sibling. It is well established that there is a moral duty to provide for children, and the starting point is equal shares. If you are in similar financial positions, then this is the likely result.
christhelawyer : the claim should be made promptly, usually at first by a letter to the trustees. They may agree to redistribute the shares, and if the family agree this can be done by a Deed of Family Arrangement. Otherwise you would need to file a claim in the Family Court
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