Assessor Resource

FNSPRT301
Establish entitlements to an intestate estate

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret and apply intestate legislation and regulation, follow a professional code of conduct and seek specialist advice and resources when required.

It applies to individuals with good research and communication skills who determine entitlement to an intestate estate, including intestate succession, identifying next of kin and proving family entitlements.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Search for will

1.1 Conduct investigations to confirm that deceased died intestate

1.2 Obtain relevant affidavits to support application for administration

1.3 Prepare and advertise notice of intention to apply for letters of administration, if required

2. Determine intestate succession

2.1 Undertake genealogical research relating to estate and establish family tree

2.2 Analyse and confirm identity and rights of next of kin with verifiable documentary evidence

2.3 Trace, identify and locate all beneficiaries

2.4 Prepare and approve schedule of beneficiaries and their entitlements

Evidence of the ability to:

conduct a search for a will complying with legislative, industry and organisational requirements

document external specialists and resources contacted or used to establish entitlements to an intestate estate

determine beneficiaries and their entitlements in accordance with legislative, industry and organisational requirements

develop an application for letters of administration.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

summarise key requirements of relevant state and territory legislation and regulations relating to:

administration and probate

intestate succession

other related legislation

outline the roles, responsibilities and powers of the personal trust officer including:

organisational expectations

limitation of personal authority

discuss the professional code of conduct in the personal trustee sector including:

ethics

integrity

professionalism

confidentiality

summarise techniques for liaising with key organisational personnel with expertise in specialised areas relating to the personal trustee sector

outline relevant organisational policy and procedures in regards to establishing entitlements to an intestate estate.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the personal trustee field of work and include access to:

common office equipment, technology, software and consumables

the internet for searches.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Search for will

1.1 Conduct investigations to confirm that deceased died intestate

1.2 Obtain relevant affidavits to support application for administration

1.3 Prepare and advertise notice of intention to apply for letters of administration, if required

2. Determine intestate succession

2.1 Undertake genealogical research relating to estate and establish family tree

2.2 Analyse and confirm identity and rights of next of kin with verifiable documentary evidence

2.3 Trace, identify and locate all beneficiaries

2.4 Prepare and approve schedule of beneficiaries and their entitlements

Evidence of the ability to:

conduct a search for a will complying with legislative, industry and organisational requirements

document external specialists and resources contacted or used to establish entitlements to an intestate estate

determine beneficiaries and their entitlements in accordance with legislative, industry and organisational requirements

develop an application for letters of administration.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

summarise key requirements of relevant state and territory legislation and regulations relating to:

administration and probate

intestate succession

other related legislation

outline the roles, responsibilities and powers of the personal trust officer including:

organisational expectations

limitation of personal authority

discuss the professional code of conduct in the personal trustee sector including:

ethics

integrity

professionalism

confidentiality

summarise techniques for liaising with key organisational personnel with expertise in specialised areas relating to the personal trustee sector

outline relevant organisational policy and procedures in regards to establishing entitlements to an intestate estate.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the personal trustee field of work and include access to:

common office equipment, technology, software and consumables

the internet for searches.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Conduct investigations to confirm that deceased died intestate 
Obtain relevant affidavits to support application for administration 
Prepare and advertise notice of intention to apply for letters of administration, if required 
Undertake genealogical research relating to estate and establish family tree 
Analyse and confirm identity and rights of next of kin with verifiable documentary evidence 
Trace, identify and locate all beneficiaries 
Prepare and approve schedule of beneficiaries and their entitlements 

Forms

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