A sibling who provides intimate, 24-hour care to a terminally ill sibling over an extended period in the carer's own home may have an arguable case that the relationship goes beyond an ordinary sibling relationship for the purposes of a family provision claim under Part IV of the Administration and Probate Act 1958 (Vic). An applicant aged 83 with health concerns, limited savings, and foreseeable need for nursing care or modified accommodation may demonstrate arguable financial need at the extension of time stage, even where she has a pension and some savings. Delay caused by solicitors' error should not be visited upon the applicant.
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