A legal dispute has erupted within one of South Australia’s wealthiest families over the estate of property king Con Polites’ late wife Florence Gemenis Polites, who passed away in March.
According to The Advertiser, her grandson, Markas Salkanovic, is suing for a larger share of the $1.5 million estate before changes to inheritance laws take effect in January 2025.
Salkanovic won a court ruling on Tuesday, December 10, to appoint an independent administrator to investigate whether the 1999 will is “insolvent,” amid concerns that assets were moved to a family company to cover debts. The estate is reportedly over $2.8 million in the red, with debts related to Florence Polites’ living expenses.
Salkanovic, who has been distanced from the family due to his criminal history as a convicted drug importer, seeks to claim more from the estate, despite already receiving financial support.
The case has seen accusations of abuse, harassment, and family tensions, with George Polites, Florence’s son, denying Salkanovic’s claims and accusations of improper conduct.
Justice Tim Stanley appointed lawyer Sarah Hooper as independent administrator, rejecting any financial security for Salkanovic.
Source: The Advertiser.
