If you are administering a deceased estate in Australia and the deceased owned assets in more than one jurisdiction, you may need to understand what a reseal of probate is. In simple terms, a reseal allows a grant of probate made in one recognised jurisdiction to be...
A testamentary trust is an estate planning tool created by your Will that only comes into effect after you die. It changes the way your family receives an inheritance, moving from a direct distribution to a flexible structure managed by a trustee in accordance with...
Being an executor is a big responsibility, especially while dealing with the loss of a loved one. An executor is the person named in a Will to manage a deceased person’s estate (property, finances, etc.) and carry out their final wishes. The role entails...
Being left out of a loved one’s Will or receiving less than expected can be emotionally devastating and financially concerning. Fortunately, in New South Wales, an eligible person can make a Family Provision Claim to the Supreme Court if they believe the Will...
If you are administering an estate with assets overseas, obtaining a grant of probate or letters of administration in Australia may not be enough to access those assets. Banks, courts, superannuation funds and other overseas authorities will often require a legalised...
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...
