As an executor, you carry the important and often complex responsibility of carrying out the wishes set out in a deceased person’s Will. If you are defending a Family Provision Claim in NSW, this role becomes even more challenging. A claim arises when someone argues...
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...
A joint tenancy is a common way for two or more people to own property together in Australia, particularly for married couples or domestic partners. However, life changes and sometimes what made sense at the start no longer does. This can lead to a situation where one...
Estate planning is about taking control of your future and looking after yourself and your loved ones. It’s about protecting what you have, and planning for the inevitable, and the unforeseen. Many people put it off, thinking it’s only for the wealthy or elderly, but...
We recently assisted a client whose spouse passed away without a Will. Despite being married for over 50 years, the Court questioned the legitimacy of their relationship due to the absence of a formal marriage certificate. Back in the day, in some countries, official...
