The Vicca Law Podcast: Protecting Legacies. Resolving Conflicts.

9 July 2026 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 3 Episode 23: QCAT - First Steps Thinking about making a claim through the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) but not sure where to begin? In this episode, Lidia Vicca walks through the first steps of the QCAT process, explaining how to determine the right type of application, what documents you'll need, how to serve the other party correct...

2 July 2026 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 3 Episode 22: What Can You Do When Someone Owes You Money in Queensland? Has someone failed to pay you for work you've completed, a loan you've made, or services you've provided? Recovering money can be stressful, but understanding the correct legal process can improve your chances of getting paid. In this episode, Lidia Vicca explains the first steps to re...

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 pro...

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 co...

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 au...

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,...

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...

21 May 2026 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 3 Episode 16: Defending a Family Provision Application as Executor In this episode, Lidia Vicca shifts perspective—from applicants to executors—and explores what it really means to defend a family provision application. Being an executor is already a significant responsibility, but when a Will is contested, the role becomes far more complex. Lidia explains...

14 May 2026 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 3 Episode 15: The Biggest Hurdle To Contesting A Will In this episode, Lidia Vicca breaks down one of the most misunderstood aspects of contesting a will: financial need. While many people approach these claims from a place of fairness or emotion, the legal system takes a very different view. Lidia explains why courts focus on adequate provision rather than...

7 May 2026 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 3 Episode 14: What Does It Mean To Contest A Will? What does it actually mean to contest a Will and when is it worth it? In this episode, Lidia Vicca breaks down the reality behind family provision claims in Queensland. From proving financial need to understanding the costs, risks, and strict timeframes involved, Lidia offers a practical and honest look at w...

30 April 2026 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 3 Episode 13: Bonus Episode: Get To Know Lidia In this bonus episode of The Vicca Law Podcast, listeners are invited to step behind the microphone and get to know the person behind the firm. This episode offers a personal insight into the journey of building Vicca Law, from early legal career experiences through to launching the firm during a significant...

23 April 2026 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 3 Episode 12: Attorneys Behaving Badly In this week’s episode of The Vicca Law Podcast, the April series on Enduring Powers of Attorney concludes with an important discussion on what can happen when attorneys misuse their authority. The episode examines common scenarios where attorneys fail to comply with their legal obligations under Queensland law, part...

16 April 2026 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 3 Episode 11: Should My Enduring Power of Attorney Start Immediately? In this week’s episode of The Vicca Law Podcast, the April series on Enduring Powers of Attorney continues with a discussion on one of the most debated aspects of the document—when an Enduring Power of Attorney should actually begin. The episode explains the distinction between health a...

9 April 2026 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 3 Episode 10: How Should Attorneys Act and What Does it Involve? In this week’s episode of The Vicca Law Podcast, the April series on Enduring Powers of Attorney continues with a practical discussion on the role and responsibilities of attorneys. The episode explains that when someone acts as an attorney under an Enduring Power of Attorney, they are effect...

2 April 2026 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 3 Episode 9: The Structure of an Enduring Power of Attorney In this week’s episode of The Vicca Law Podcast, the April series on Enduring Powers of Attorney begins with a practical overview of the structure of this essential legal document. The episode explains what an Enduring Power of Attorney is, why it forms a critical part of a comprehensive estate pl...

26 March 2025 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 3 Episode 8: Will vs. Letter of Wishes In this week’s episode of The Vicca Law Podcast, the March “Will Basics 101” series concludes with a discussion on the difference between a Will and a Letter of Wishes. While a Will provides legally binding directions to executors about how an estate should be administered and distributed, a Letter of Wishes serves a...

19 March 2025 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 3 Episode 7: Guardianship Under Your Will In Episode 7 of The Vicca Law Podcast, the March “Will Basics 101” series continues with a focused discussion on guardianship—one of the most important, and often most difficult, decisions for parents of young children. This episode explores when guardianship provisions in a Will take effect, why they matter, and...

12 March 2025 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 3 Episode 6: Gifting Under Your Will In this week’s episode of The Vicca Law Podcast, the March theme of “Will Basics 101” continues with a clear and practical discussion on gifting under a Will. This episode breaks down the two primary ways assets are distributed: specific gifts and the residue of the estate. Listeners are guided through what constitutes...

5 March 2025 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 3 Episode 5: The Structure of a Will In this episode, the focus returns to the fundamentals of estate planning by unpacking the structure of a Will. Many people have never actually read a Will before preparing their own, which can make the process feel unfamiliar or even overwhelming. This episode breaks down how a professionally drafted Will is structured...

26 February 2025 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 3 Episode 4: Forgotten Aspects of your Estate Plan In this episode, the conversation closes out February’s “Start 2026 Right” series by spotlighting often-overlooked but critically important elements of a comprehensive estate plan: superannuation nominations, advanced health directives, and business succession planning. This episode serves as a reminde...

19 February 2025 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 3 Episode 3: hould you be Considering a Testamentary Trust in your Will In this episode, the focus turns to testamentary trusts: what they are, why they matter, and whether you should consider including one in your Will in 2026. This episode explores how testamentary trusts offer long-term protection and tax efficiency by keeping assets within a trust...

5 February 2025 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 3 Episode 2: Does your Enduring Power of Attorney Need to be Updated In this week’s episode, the focus turns to Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPOAs) and the circumstances under which they should be reviewed or updated. Let’s explore practical considerations for those who already have an EPOA in place. The discussion covers the key reasons for updating th...

5 February 2025 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 3 Episode 1: Does your will need to be updated? In this week’s episode of The Vicca Law Podcast, the 2026 season kicks off with a timely look at one of the most fundamental questions in estate planning: does your Will need to be updated? Many people assume that once a Will is signed, it’s set for life—but this is rarely the case. Changes in relationship...

18 December 2025 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 2 Ep. 42 2025 Wrap Up - Legal Trends I have seen in practice this year In this week’s episode, attention turns to the key legal trends that have shaped estate planning and succession law throughout 2025. From the growing popularity of testamentary trusts to a noticeable rise in capacity-related disputes, this episode explores how Queensland families ar...

11 December 2025 The Vicca Law Podcast Season 2 Ep. 41 Superannuation and your estate In this week’s episode, the focus turns to superannuation and the critical role it plays in effective estate planning. Often one of the largest assets a person holds, superannuation is commonly misunderstood, particularly when it comes to what happens after death. This episode explains why super does not automati...