Travelling over the holidays? Remember to ensure your Estate Planning documents are in order
Most of us mean to make sure we have wills or that they are updated but as we are all time poor it can be relegated to the bottom of...
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How can a Willmaker protect their wishes if their capacity is in question?
This article explains the 2 key things a Willmaker can do to protect their wishes if their capacity is later questioned.
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An important ruling regarding a de facto spouse and superannuation death benefits
This article summarises an important ruling regarding a de facto spouse and superannuation death benefits
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The power of a handwritten note or video recording when drafting a Will
When I'm in the process of drafting a Will, I often suggest that my clients prepare either a letter in their own handwriting that clearly states the reasons or the...
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If You Don’t Make A Will Like Prince, Who Will It All Go To?
It is not uncommon that many celebrities worth millions die without a Will. This article focuses on what happened to Prince's estate.
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What happens if my Power of Attorney abuses that power?
A recent case in Wollongong highlighted that there are serious ramifications if a person appointed under a Power of Attorney abuse their power and does not act in the best...
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Will Centrelink view using assets from a deceased estate to pay off a mortgage as a gift?
Will Centrelink view using assets from a deceased estate to pay off a mortgage as a gift? Read the article to find out more...
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How to Avoid Estate Litigation
It is likely not a pleasant activity to think about your death or to make plans for how your belongings and assets should be disposed of after you have died.......
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Cremation and organ donation… does your family know your wishes?
One of the first things an executor must do after a person dies is to make arrangements for the funeral, burial or cremation of the deceased person's body.
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Court directs Contested Wills traffic to the Express Lane
THE NSW Supreme Court has recently introduced new rules to simplify deceased estates disputes to cut costs and finalise Will challenges more rapidly.
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