Season 3 Ep. 22 What Can You Do When Someone Owes You Money in Queensland?

Season 3 Ep. 22 What Can You Do When Someone Owes You Money in Queensland?

2 July 2026 The Vicca Law Podcast SEASON 3 EPISODE 22: WHAT CAN YOU DO WHEN SOMEONE OWES YOU MONEY IN QUEENSLAND? Has someone failed to pay you for work you've completed, a loan you've made, or services you've provided? Recovering money can be stressful, but understanding the correct legal process can improve your chances of getting paid. In this episode, Lidia Vicca explains the first steps to recovering a debt in Queensland, including when to send a Letter of Demand, when you can apply to the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT), and why gathering evidence early is critical to a successful claim. Common Questions Answered in This Episode * What should you do when someone owes you money? * What is a Letter of Demand? * When should you send a Letter of Demand? * How do you make a QCAT application? * What evidence do you need before going to QCAT? * How long do you have to recover a debt in Queensland? * When should you go to QCAT instead of the Magistrates Court? * Why does preparation improve your chances of recovering a debt? Download the FREE Letter of Demand here: https://lidia-vicca.mykajabi.com/letter-of-demand [https://lidia-vicca.mykajabi.com/letter-of-demand] Don't forget to like, subscribe, follow and share The Vicca Podcast. Visit our website www.viccalaw.com.au [https://www.viccalaw.com.au/] to download our FREE Guide on 5 Things you NEED to know about Estate Planning! Ready to take the next step? Call us on 07 3138 9940 or visit our website www.viccalaw.com.au [https://www.viccalaw.com.au/] to book a FREE consultation. Don't forget to follow us on socials and keep up to date with the latest news: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/viccalaw/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069819407116] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/viccalaw]

Season 3 Ep. 21 Defending a Challenge to a Will as Executor

25 June 2026 The Vicca Law Podcast SEASON 3 EPISODE 21: DEFENDING A CHALLENGE TO A WILL AS EXECUTOR In this episode, Lidia Vicca explains what executors should do when they believe a Will may be challenged in Queensland. Lidia discusses the importance of gathering contemporaneous evidence, why medical records can become critical in estate disputes, and the practical steps executors can take to protect the validity of a will before and after someone passes away. The episode also explores common misconceptions around hiding wills, the role of caveats and probate, and why early legal advice is essential when disputes arise. Don't forget to like, subscribe, follow and share The Vicca Podcast. Visit our website www.viccalaw.com.au [https://www.viccalaw.com.au/] to download our FREE Guide on 5 Things you NEED to know about Estate Planning! Ready to take the next step? Call us on 07 3138 9940 or visit our website www.viccalaw.com.au [https://www.viccalaw.com.au/] to book a FREE consultation. Don't forget to follow us on socials and keep up to date with the latest news: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/viccalaw/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069819407116] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/viccalaw]

Season 3 Ep. 20 Solemn Form Proceedings

18 June 2026 The Vicca Law Podcast SEASON 3 EPISODE 20: SOLEMN FORM PROCEEDINGS In this episode, Lidia Vicca explains solemn form proceedings and what actually happens when the validity of a will is challenged in Queensland. Lidia explores the legal burden placed on executors to prove a will is valid, the evidence courts rely on in capacity disputes, and why these proceedings are often far more complex—and expensive—than people expect. The episode also discusses the realities of family conflict in estate disputes, the role of medical evidence, and why suspicion alone is rarely enough to overturn a will. Don't forget to like, subscribe, follow and share The Vicca Podcast. Visit our website www.viccalaw.com.au [https://www.viccalaw.com.au/] to download our FREE Guide on 5 Things you NEED to know about Estate Planning! Ready to take the next step? Call us on 07 3138 9940 or visit our website www.viccalaw.com.au [https://www.viccalaw.com.au/] to book a FREE consultation. Don't forget to follow us on socials and keep up to date with the latest news: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/viccalaw/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069819407116] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/viccalaw]

Season 3 Ep. 19 The Biggest Issues I See; Capacity and Undue Influence

11 June 2026 The Vicca Law Podcast SEASON 3 EPISODE 19: THE BIGGEST ISSUES I SEE; CAPACITY AND UNDUE INFLUENCE In this episode, Lidia Vicca explores the two most common issues that arise when people seek to challenge a will in Queensland: testamentary capacity and undue influence. Lidia explains how lawyers assess whether someone had the legal ability to make a valid will, why dementia does not automatically mean a person lacks capacity, and how courts approach allegations of coercion or manipulation within families. The episode also highlights why these disputes are becoming increasingly common as Australia’s population ages and family dynamics become more complex. Don't forget to like, subscribe, follow and share The Vicca Podcast. Visit our website www.viccalaw.com.au [https://www.viccalaw.com.au/] to download our FREE Guide on 5 Things you NEED to know about Estate Planning! Ready to take the next step? Call us on 07 3138 9940 or visit our website www.viccalaw.com.au [https://www.viccalaw.com.au/] to book a FREE consultation. Don't forget to follow us on socials and keep up to date with the latest news: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/viccalaw/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069819407116] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/viccalaw]

Season 3 Ep. 18 What Does It Mean To Challenge A Will?

4 June 2026 The Vicca Law Podcast SEASON 3 EPISODE 18: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO CHALLENGE A WILL? In this episode of the Vicca Law Podcast, Lidia Vicca breaks down the difference between contesting a will and challenging a will in Queensland—two legal concepts that are often confused but have very different legal implications. Lidia explains what it actually means to challenge the validity of a will, the common reasons families pursue these claims, and why issues surrounding testamentary capacity are becoming increasingly common in Australia’s ageing population. The episode also explores how blended families, larger estates, and unexpected changes in wills can lead to disputes after someone passes away. Don't forget to like, subscribe, follow and share The Vicca Podcast. Visit our website www.viccalaw.com.au [https://www.viccalaw.com.au/] to download our FREE Guide on 5 Things you NEED to know about Estate Planning! Ready to take the next step? Call us on 07 3138 9940 or visit our website www.viccalaw.com.au [https://www.viccalaw.com.au/] to book a FREE consultation. Don't forget to follow us on socials and keep up to date with the latest news: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/viccalaw/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069819407116] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/viccalaw]