In the Estate of the late Anthony Marras [2014] NSWSC 915

Supreme Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: In the Estate of the late Anthony Marras [2014] NSWSC 915 Hearing dates: 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14 and 15 May 2014 Decision date: 09 July 2014 Jurisdiction: Equity Division Before: Bergin CJ in Eq Decision: Proceedings 2011/340511: Ula Falanga and the Estate of the late Anthony Marras Ula Falanga: The Caveat lodged by Maria Marras on 4 November 2011 is no longer in force. The claim for the grant of Letters of Administration brought by Ula Falanga is dismissed. Ula Falanga is entitled to payment of $15,000. Maria Marras: The Cross Claim brought by Maria Marras is dismissed. Effy Marras: Effy Marras is entitled to 10% of the balance of the estate of the deceased, Anthony Marras together with the deceased's personal effects. The Second Cross Claim brought by Effy Marras is otherwise dismissed. Proceedings 2012/286004: George Marras v Ula Falanga & Anor The plaintiff, George Marras, is entitled to 40% of the balance of the estate of the late Anthony Marras. Proceedings 2012/258861 Helen Marras v Ula Falanga & Anor The plaintiff, Helen Marras, is entitled to 35% of the balance of the estate of the late Anthony Marras. Proceedings 2012/285583 Steven Marras v Ula Falanga & Anor The plaintiff, Steven Marras, is entitled to 15% of the balance of the estate of the late Anthony Marras. Catchwords: [SUCCESSION] - Deceased died intestate - application of Chapter 4 of the Succession Act 2006 - property settlement between deceased and ex-wife - claim by the deceased's ex-wife that she was in a de facto relationship with the deceased at the time of his death - property settlement between deceased and estranged wife -claim by the estranged widow to entitlements on intestacy under the Act - claims for provision under s 59 of the Act by ex-wife and three of the deceased's five children (issue from first marriage).