A blended family is one where one or both partners have children from a previous relationship. While many people intend to provide for both their spouse and their children, standard estate planning does not always achieve this outcome. A common estate planning...
You may be entitled to an inheritance, under a will or in some other way. What many people don’t realise is that you do not have to accept it. There are many reasons why someone may choose not to receive an inheritance. Below, we outline some of the common reasons...
Creating a Will protects your loved ones and ensures your wishes are followed after your death. One of the most important decisions in this process is choosing your executor, who will manage your affairs, pay your debts, and distribute your assets according to your...
When a family member or dependent believes they have not been properly provided for in a deceased person’s Will, they may start legal action. In New South Wales, the first step is to determine if they are an ‘eligible person’ and understand their family provision...
When someone dies, they may leave a Will appointing one or more executors to manage their affairs. The executor’s duties typically include: making funeral arrangements identifying, collecting and valuing the deceased’s assets notifying account providers and government...
A Will is one of the most important documents you will ever sign. For many Australians, a simple Will, leaving everything outright to a spouse or dividing it equally among the children does the job adequately. It provides clarity and avoids the uncertainty of dying...
