Season 3 Ep. 17 Deeds of Family Arrangement

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]

Season 3 Ep. 17 Deeds of Family Arrangement

28 May 2026 The Vicca Law Podcast SEASON 3 EPISODE 17: DEEDS OF FAMILY ARRANGEMENT In this final episode of the family provision series, Lidia Vicca explores deeds of family arrangement—a practical and often overlooked way to resolve estate disputes without going to court. Whether used after mediation or proactively between beneficiaries, these agreements allow families to adjust the distribution of an estate in a legally binding way. Lidia breaks down how they work, when they’re used, and the critical risks to be aware of—particularly around tax and stamp duty. 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]