It is not every day that we wonder if our children are really our children, but part of the complexity of estate law is that words can take on a variety of meanings. For example, the term children do not take on the same definition in succession law as everyday use. Further, the term issue […]
A Will allows you to gift your property to the people or organisations you choose. However, a common assumption is a valid Will cannot be challenged. This is a misconception and a valid Will can still be contested in court. A common way to contest a Will is under Family Provisions legislation. We have mentioned […]
When our lawyers help clients create Wills we find clients have multiple questions. One of the primary questions clients ask when we draft Wills is who should be the executor of my Will. This is then followed by who should be the guardian of my children? Choosing the right person for these roles should not […]
For clients dealing with the passing of a loved one is never an easy task. In the legal profession, we can see the worst of people surface when dealing with the loss of loved ones. Families can often be torn apart when arguing about issues not covered in a will. The presumption is often that disputes arise […]
When preparing your Will, who should you appoint as your Executor? One of the important decisions that you’ll have to make when preparing your Will is who to appoint as your Executor. An Executor is the person who is responsible for carrying out the wishes in your will. Upon your death, your appointed Executor will manage your […]
In today’s materialistic world it is easy to attach a value to everything.
However there are some things that you leave behind which may have an unspoken value to either you or those you leave behind.
Promoting Estate Planning in the Hills As part of our strategic review for 2011, we identified estate planning and Will preparation to be one of the key areas of need within the local community. Leaving aside all other areas of law, it is the area that affects us all and is relevant to all of us […]
What are your Executors? Part of the Will-making process involves the election of one or more Executors.
Understanding Superannuation when it comes to Estate Planning Superannuation is one of the matters that you have to take into account when doing your estate planning. For most people superannuation is an investment option that comes into maturity when you retire. However, what happens when that doesn’t happen? In the event that something unfortunate happens […]
Intestacy laws introduced – do you still need a Will? Most people know that it is important to draft a Will however not many people fully comprehend the consequences of passing away without a Will. The legal terminology for this situation is “intestacy”, however this may also apply to a person passing away with a […]