Challenging a Will – Removing a Trustee or Changing Terms of a Trust
It is often no understood that in considering a family provision claim (challenging a Will or intestate Estate), the Court can also make orders to remove a Trustee or even to make changes to the terms and conditions of a Trust created by the Will. WHAT IS A TRUST? A...
read moreWill Preparation – Informal and Inoperative Wills
As a general rule, the Courts try to give effect to the intention of Will makers, even where a Will may have been drafted by the Will maker themselves without being properly signed or witnessed. This is the reason why proper Will Preparation is so important. Wills...
read moreRevocation of a Will – Estate Planning
Your Will deals with your property and assets after you die. It is important that you make a Will, understand the effect of the Will, and also understand what revocation of a Will means. Obviously, a Will must be revoked before the Testator dies but there are a...
read moreWill Disputes – Inheritance Law
We have many clients who seek our assistance with Will Disputes. If you believe you are entitled to inheritance from a deceased person's estate, you may be entitled to make a Family Provision Claim. The basis for making such a claim is that the deceased either made...
read moreBrazel Moore Lawyers 12 Steps to Buying your Property
You've found your dream home and agreed on a price with the Vendor! What happens next? Step 1 Provide the Agent with your solicitor's details and the Real Estate Agent will send a 'sales advice' to both the Vendor and Purchaser's Solicitors.the Vendor's Solicitor wil...
read moreBuying a house?….Understand the Legal Jargon!
At Brazel Moore Lawyers we understand that sometimes Legal Jardon can be a little hard to understand and when you are buying a property, you want to know exactly what we are talking about. So we have produced the list below to help you understand some of the commonly...
read moreHow old should you be to make a Will?
Young people tend to think that they don't need a Will and some don't even think to look to the future. In fact many take the view that it is such a long way off, why worry about it now?. There are good reasons for having an Estate plan even at a young age. If you...
read moreWhen buying a home choose your Real Estate Agent wisely!
When buying a home there are several tips to choosing a great Real Estate Agent. Firstly you should make sure that your Real Estate Agent is licenced. Check your local state consumer protection agency for this information. Secondly you should do some research so...
read moreWhat happens to your Estate if you die without leaving a Will?
If you die without leaving a valid Will, things can be much more complicated than if you die leaving a Will. It is important to make sure that you have a Will and other Estate Planning documents in place, such as an Enduring Power of Attorney, Appointment of Enduring...
read moreWhat happens if your homemade Will does not comply with the legal formalities required for a valid Will?
Everyone should make a Will, even if they do not have any money or property at the time they prepare it. A Last Will and Testiment speaks into the future so when you do die you may well have property that can be passed onto those you leave behind. It will make things...
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