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Mediation: De facto versus three sons
| The deceased: | Father of three sons and partner in a de facto relationship |
| The applicant: | The de facto widow |
| Defendant/beneficiaries: | The deceased’s three sons |
| Size of deceased’s estate: | A house valued at $410,000 and some cash. |
| Particulars of the claim: | 15 year relationship with the de facto parnter. |
| Result: | The de facto was provided the house outright instead of a life interest. |
| Reason for result: | A de facto is usually more entitled than sons of a deceased. |