The bank of Mum and Dad
Partner, Warwick Gilbertson talks you through three aspects of being a lender as a parent to your children.
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Codicils – But wait, there’s more! – S02E07 – Battle of Wills Video Series
A codicil is a separate supplementary document that allows you to make changes to your will. What issues does this raise?
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DIY wills – Who wants to live forever? – S02E06 – Battle of Wills Video Series
Is it wise to use a do it yourself will? What are the implications if you don't consider people potentially contesting your will?
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Will Alterations – Or Liquid Nightmare – S02E04 – Battle of Wills Video Series
When you alter a valid will, that alteration is not valid unless the alteration has been executed as if it was a will.
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Administrator pendente lite – Never tear us apart – S02E03 – Battle of Wills Video Series
When someone dies, it's not a given that their "Will" will be the final Will. There might be multiple Wills naming different executors.
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Can you exclude someone from your Will?
You can exclude anybody from your Will. The issue is, will it hold up in court when your die?
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Did You Read and Understand Your Will?
There's a particular requirement of the law in regard to knowing what you're doing.
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Unexpected sting for family trusts
A recent NSW Revenue Ruling has significant implications for those who own and purchase residential property using a family trust.
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Why bother make a Will if it can be contested?
There is an average of 1,000 family provision claims filed each year in the Supreme Court of NSW. Of those, only 4% are contested.
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If you are an executor or administrator of an estate … do not forget the ATO
If you are an executor or administrator of an estate, you have a duty to act in the best interests of the estate.
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