Who is included in a gift to your “children” in your Will?
It is common for parents to make provision for their children in their Wills as a group. Such a gift is known as a “class gift”.... find out more by...
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What if I don’t want my children to receive a share of my estate until they reach a certain age?
This is a particularly complex area of Will drafting. Certain wording can mean your children receive an “expectant share” in your estate when you die, but only take “possession” of...
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Unsigned Wills – When Intention is Everything
Generally, for a Will to be valid it needs to be signed by a Willmaker (testator) in the presence of two witnesses, who should also sign at the same time....
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Don’t Leave Your Child’s Guardian Out of Pocket
In the Wills there should have been a power to enable money to be advanced to the guardians themselves, either by way of loan or gift, to enable the guardians...
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8 Reasons Why You Should Get a Will
Here's the 8 most compelling reasons why you should make a Will, and keep it current! If you have been putting off making a Will, because the thought of your...
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How your family business can most easily be put at risk by non-trading issues
Do I need a business plan in the event of accident or illness business decisions are carried out by the appropriate people
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What happens to real property upon death, when it is owned with another person?
What happens if I die and I have property owned with another person
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Do you know the effect of divorce or marriage on your Will
Divorce revokes any benefit to your former spouse and also the appointment of your former spouse as your executor, trustee or guardian.
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Parents of disabled children can NOW put in place PROTECTIVE TRUSTS to be used to fund their child’s needs when the parents die
Once the parents of the disabled child die, they put in place a mechanism to fund the needs of their child.
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