Duties of an Executor: What are their tax responsibilities?
An Executor is person appointed in a Will to take on certain responsibilities when the will-maker (known as the “Testator”) dies. Those responsibilities include dealing
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Can Medicinal Cannabis users be charged with driving offences …
Over recent years the NSW Government has legalised the sale and use of Medicinal Cannabis. Supporters of these changes believe this is an important step
What things should I think about when making a Will?
A Will is a legal document which sets out how you as the Will-maker (“the Testator”) want your assets to be dealt with after you
What happens if an Executor has lost capacity when the Will-maker dies?
An Executor is someone who is appointed in a Will to take on certain responsibilities when the will-maker (known as the “Testator”) dies. Those responsibilities
What is an Enduring Power of Attorney & An Appointment of Enduring Guardian?
My Parents Need An Enduring Power of Attorney & An Appointment of Enduring Guardian My Parents Need An Enduring Power of Attorney & Appointment of
Can a Will be invalid because of “suspicious circumstances”?
We have many people ask us ‘Can a Will be invalid because of “suspicious circumstances”? There is a “presumption of law” that a Will is
Acting As An Executor: What Happens When There Are Multiple Executors And They Do Not Cooperate?
Acting as an Executor is a very important role. So what is an Executor – An Executor is a person who you appoint in your
How Do Assets Pass To Beneficiaries Of An Estate If Both Owners Of Jointly Owned Property Die At The Same Time?
So How Do Assets Pass To Beneficiaries When Both Tenants In Common Owners Die? Property that is owned by two or more people can be
Will Gifting And The Home
When thinking about what to do in your Will, one of matters you will need to consider is whether you want certain assets to be
What happens when 2 parents are in dispute about a deceased Child’s Estate
So what happens when your child dies and you are in dispute over his estate?. Peter and Jenny had a child, Matthew, but later separated
Lost capacity to make a Will?. What you can do.
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
Intestate Estates – What happens if I die without a Will?
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
How is Superannuation dealt with in an Estate?
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
Left out of a Will? Now What?
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
What is included in a Deceased Estate?
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
