From cgw.com.au: Katelyn Gillert discusses the complexities involved in receiving a share of a deceased estate, noting that the distribution depends on whether there is a valid will and the value of the estate’s assets after liabilities are settled.

Executors or administrators typically wait at least six months after the death before distributing assets to allow for potential family provision claims.

Delays can also occur due to tax matters, complex assets, or access issues, underscoring that the timing of distributions can vary significantly.