A Matter of Trust: Estate Planning with Trusts

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A Matter of Trust: Estate Planning with Trusts

Estate Planning, Heir Tight, Testamentary Capacity, Trusts

8 months ago

If you have a trust, there are specific issues that you need to consider from an estate planning perspective. Are all trusts the same? No, but the most common types…

How often should you update a will?

Beneficiary, Heir Tight, Wills

10 months ago

As a general rule, you should review your will once every 12 months. So, on the anniversary of when you made the will, get it out, have a look at…

Can I write my own will?

Heir Tight, Wills

10 months ago

Yes, you can write your own will. There’s nothing legally to stop you from doing that. And, of course, many people do. But you need to understand that there are…

Should I tell people where my will is located?

Heir Tight, Safe Custody, Wills

10 months ago

There can be quite significant consequences if an original will is misplaced or lost. So, for that reason, many people will deposit their original will with a law firm where…

When do I need a will?

Executor, Guardianship, Heir Tight, Superannuation, Wills

10 months ago

If you own assets, then you really should have a will because a will is your way of ensuring that your assets go to the people you want them to…

What’s the difference between a will and estate planning?

Estate Planning, Family Provision, Heir Tight, Power of Attorney, Superannuation, Testamentary Capacity, Wills

10 months ago

Well, a will is a legal document that passes ownership or transfers ownership of your assets to beneficiaries when you pass away, whereas estate planning involves a much broader consideration.…

Can you imagine spending half a million dollars in legal fees?

Estate Litigation, Heir Tight, NSW, Sydney, Wills

1 year ago

By way of background, this case involved a question as to whether the deceased and the applicant were in a de facto relationship.

Claims by de facto partners

Beneficiary, Estate Litigation, Family Provision, Heir Tight, NSW, Sydney

1 year ago

Recently there has been a number of cases involving de facto relationships or alleged de facto relationships in the Courts.

Fisk: Pancakes, Prayer and Family Provision

Beneficiary, Estate Litigation, Family Provision, Heir Tight, Wills

1 year ago

In Episode 3 (Season 2) of Fisk: “Pancakes and Prayer”, Helen meets with estranged brothers Morrie and Gordon Lowry who have recently lost their mother, Gabrielle.

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What happens if you die without a Will?

Beneficiary, Family Provision, Heir Tight, Power of Attorney, Wills

1 year ago

Are you planning on travelling overseas? Do you have estate planning documents in place? Are your estate planning arrangements current?

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A Matter of Trust: Estate Planning with Trusts

A Matter of Trust: Estate Planning with Trusts

How often should you update a will?

Can I write my own will?

Should I tell people where my will is located?

When do I need a will?

What’s the difference between a will and estate planning?

Can you imagine spending half a million dollars in legal fees?

Claims by de facto partners

Fisk: Pancakes, Prayer and Family Provision

What happens if you die without a Will?

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