Category: Wills and Estates

Things to Think About When Choosing Executors

Monday, 6 September, 2021

An executor is the person you appoint in your Will to collect your assets and administer your estate on your death.

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and executing your Will

Friday, 3 April, 2020

The Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is changing the way in which people conduct their lives. The promotion of self-isolation and social distancing during this unprecedented period is encouraging businesses across the country to innovate. This includes legal practices.

Advance Care Directive

Thursday, 17 October, 2019

Have you recently prepared an Advance Care Directive?

I want some too!

Tuesday, 2 July, 2019

The likelihood of the success of an adult child in a claim for further provision from an estate is often a matter to be considered by a person when making a will.

Wills and overseas properties

Thursday, 16 May, 2019

It is becoming increasingly more common for Australians to own property overseas. When property is held in different countries it is important that consideration is given to ensuring this property is dealt with in accordance with your wishes upon your death.

Things You Should Know!

Saturday, 30 March, 2019

Generally, a will remains valid until the person who made the will changes or revokes it. But there are exceptions that you may not be aware of.

I’ve Been Named an Executor in a Will. What Do I Have to Do?

Wednesday, 16 January, 2019

Testamentary Capacity

Sunday, 2 December, 2018

The question of the capacity of a testator (person making a will) is often questioned where a will makes little or no provision for persons who would ordinarily have expected an interest. It is often a child of the testator.

Do I Need a Will?

Sunday, 11 November, 2018

If you die without a will, the law decides how your estate is to be distributed and who can be your executors. There will be no specific gifts. You will have had no say. You are said to have died “intestate”.

What Makes a Will Valid?

Thursday, 27 September, 2018

There are a number of requirements that must be satisfied for a will to be valid.