Have you ever thought what would happen to your assets if you couldn’t make a Will? Sometimes there are events in life which make it impossible for a person to make a Will, such as a severe cognitive impairment caused by a life-long disability, mental illness, a head injury from an act of violence or […]
Have you made a Will? Have you ever wondered what would happen if you died without a Will? Research indicates about 1 in 2 Australian adults do not have a valid Will. If a Will maker (the “testator”) dies without a valid Will, the testator’s estate will be dealt with according to what are known […]
The answer to how Superannuation is dealt with in Estate matters varies depending on how the superannuation policy is set up and whether there is a binding death nomination in place on the policy. What is a Binding Death Nomination? A binding death nomination is a legally binding document that removes the discretion of a […]
If you have been left out of what you would say is an ‘unfair Will’, you do have options. It’s always best to seek legal expert advice from an experienced Probate Lawyer as there are time limits. So What Should You Do? Firstly it is important to select the right solicitor with experience in contested […]
When someone close to you passes away, it can be difficult to work out what does and what doesn’t form part of their estate. It is important that the Executor of the deceased’s estate takes into consideration all assets and liabilities including any debts of the deceased person as at the date of their death. […]
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