Why Your Will Deserves a Second Look 

Why Your Will Deserves a Second Look 

Life is full of twists and turns. New beginnings like a growing family, exciting career milestones, or achieving lifelong dreams bring plenty to celebrate. But we also face difficult moments – unexpected losses, the end of relationships, or health challenges...
Will Contests and Estate Disputes – an Overview

Will Contests and Estate Disputes – an Overview

In Australia, there are legal avenues available to individuals who wish to contest a will or challenge the distribution of an estate. Although regrettable, such disputes are often unavoidable and sometimes essential to ensure fair outcomes. Understanding these legal...
How do I Protect my Estate from a Family Provision Claim?

How do I Protect my Estate from a Family Provision Claim?

Estate disputes are surprisingly common in Australia. Laws across different jurisdictions allow eligible individuals to challenge a deceased’s Will if they believe they have not been adequately provided for. In such cases, a successful claim might result in the terms...
How to Locate an Original Will

How to Locate an Original Will

Losing a loved one is often an emotionally overwhelming experience, and amidst the grief, managing legal matters can add another layer of complexity. Yet it most often falls to those closest to the deceased to manage the administrative burden created by death. A...
Dealing with deceased estates – Executor duties

Dealing with deceased estates – Executor duties

After a person dies someone has to look after the assets of that person and pay the person’s debts. Although the person is no longer here, his or her affairs must be finalised and the person to finalise the affairs is appointed by the Will of the deceased. Where...
Deceased Estates – What Happens When Executors Don’t Agree

Deceased Estates – What Happens When Executors Don’t Agree

When someone dies, their assets are usually distributed according to their will. The person responsible for managing and distributing these assets is the “executor” of the deceased estate. In some cases, a will appoints more than one person to act as executor, and...