There is no doubt that preparing a will is a vital step in your estate planning. However, there are many other important factors to consider. Did you know that not all of your assets can be dealt with by your Will? Before you can decide who should benefit from your estate, you need to have...
Nobody likes to think about the consequences of passing away, but unfortunately it is a fact of life. Having a proper Will in place will not only ensure that your wishes are honoured and upheld after your death, but it will also provide your loved ones with invaluable guidance and peace of mind in an...
The legalities involved in dealing with a deceased person’s estate can seem confusing, especially for the family who are dealing with the grief of losing a loved one. It’s our role to help our clients through this difficult time and to make the process as quick and smooth as possible. Our clients often ask us...
UPDATE ! 27 March 2018 NSW is to become the first Australian jurisdiction to investigate whether new laws are needed to deal with access to a person’s digital assets after death. The NSW Attorney General has announced that the Law Reform Commission will examine a range of laws including estate administration, wills, copyright and privacy...
Many people think about making a Will to set out who you choose to manage and distribute your estate after you die, but who do you trust to manage your legal and financial affairs while you are still alive? It is generally recommended that in addition to preparing a Will, you should also consider granting...
In this brief summary of Will dispute laws, Senior Associate Caitilin Watson explains some of the circumstances in which people choose to challenge the Will of a deceased loved one. Author Ron Chernow once famously said, “I have developed a very strong partiality for the dead: they don’t talk back, they don’t sue, and they...
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