An important ruling regarding a de facto spouse and superannuation death benefits
On the 22nd of April 2011, Ms Redfearn passed away as a consequence of an attempted suicide 2 days prior. The deceased’s mother, Mrs Ievers, was then appointed as...
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The power of a handwritten note or video recording when drafting a Will
Families and lives can be complex and for various reasons, both good and bad, a person may not wish to leave their Estate, or a portion of their Estate,...
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If You Don’t Make A Will Like Prince, Who Will It All Go To?
If like Prince, you die without having made a Will, who will your Estate go to? It is surprisingly not uncommon that many celebrities worth millions die without a...
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What happens if my Power of Attorney abuses that power?
A recent case in NSW highlighted that there are serious ramifications if a person appointed under a Power of Attorney (POA) abuses their power and does not act in...
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Will Centrelink view using assets from a deceased estate to pay off a mortgage as a gift?
Question from a Client: “My mother was named as executor of my brother’s Will to dispose of assets as she sees fit. She gifted me a large sum to...
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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...
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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. However,...
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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, with the expectation of these measures to cut costs and finalise Will challenges more rapidly....
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Inheritance Planning: 10 Things to Consider
Inheritance Planning The way in which you divide your Estate and manage your inheritance is very important if you want to secure your family’s financial future. Inheritance Planning is...
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Court Authorised Wills
Since 1 March 2008 the Supreme Court has been authorised by sections 18 to 26 inclusive of the Succession Act 2006 to make a Will for a person who...
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