Monaco Compensation LawyersMonaco Compensation Lawyers
Call Menu Close
    Search Cross
    Close
    Viewing content for gps Australia
    Contact us
    Monaco Compensation Lawyers
    1300 769 665Contact us
    Search
    Search
      close
      Search
      Close

      Unfortunately, Monaco may not be able to assist you.

      To claim Death Benefits, the person who passed away should have been part of a superannuation fund or had death benefit insurance. If they are terminally ill and expected to pass within the next 24 months, you might also be able to make a terminal illness claim.

      You will need to contact your loved one or family member’s superannuation fund and/or Death Benefit insurer to determine whether there are potential benefits to claim. Unfortunately, if you do not know the details of their fund, it can be difficult to access this information. Below, we have outlined a number of possible avenues to finding this information.

      1. The first option is to contact their last employer and ask which fund their superannuation was being paid into.
      2. Alternatively, if you do not know the fund details and the employer will not confirm them, you can attempt to perform a super search through the Australian Taxation Office (“ATO”). An ATO search requires a court order from the Supreme Court, allowing you to access that information. This is known as Letters of Administration or a Grant of Probate. In our experience, without these documents, it is unlikely that the ATO will release any information.
      3. As another alternative, if you have legal access to their mail or email, you can check for any recent statements from superannuation funds or Death Benefit insurers.

      Once you know this information, please contact our Death Benefits team, and one of our experienced lawyers will provide free legal advice on your situation.

      By using this tool, you agree to the terms of our Privacy Policy and consent to Monaco contacting you from time to time regarding our services. You can rest assured that Monaco understands your situation may be sensitive. Any information you share with us will remain strictly private and confidential. While every effort has been made to make this claim check tool as accurate as possible, it is only intended to be a guide.