Who is your child’s Guardian?
Guardians of Children Drafting a Will for the parents of young children raises the issue of the appointment of guardians for those children. Barry and Barbara have two children...
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Indigenous customary law overrides intestacy law in NSW
Transcript A will is a legal document that sets out who you want to leave your assets when you die. A person dies “intestate” if they die without leaving...
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The procedure for NSW Family Provision claims in 2018
Transcript This is a presentation on the procedure for Family Provision claims in New South Wales in 2018. My name is Mary Windeyer and I’m a solicitor at Turnbull...
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Taking shortcuts with your Will is not the best idea
We have all been through the experience of having to paint a room, a shed, a cupboard or a house. In all the above situations, there are opportunities to...
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Travelling over the holidays? Remember to ensure your Estate Planning documents are in order
Are you travelling during the holiday period? Do you have Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship documents in place, as well as your Will? Christmas and the holidays come...
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How can a Willmaker protect their wishes if their capacity is in question?
This article follows our previous article on the topic: How is testamentary capacity determined when making a Will In our previous article we discussed how testamentary capacity is determined...
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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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