Grave robbery: state accused of death tax by stealth

Victoria has been reviewing the court fees for processing wills and estates. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Claiming inheritance from a wealthy relative is about to get more expensive in Victoria.

Bereaved families managing smaller estates in Victoria will no longer be slugged with a government death tax, but fees for those with larger fortunes will triple, with the opposition slamming the move as a death tax by stealth.