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Contesting Wills: What You Need to Know in the Leadup to Christmas

Featured, Article, Contesting a Will, Estate Litigation, Wills

9 months ago

As the holiday season approaches, it is important to be aware of the legal intricacies surrounding estate litigation and contesting wills. The passing of a loved one is always a…

A Case Worth Noting

Heir Tight, Contesting a Will, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Family Provision, Wills

12 months ago

by Kate Varcoe The case of Kirk v Withington & Ors [2023] QSC 141 serves as a timely reminder about three key practical factors concerning Family Provision applications, being: When…

Important Guidance on Funeral Arrangements

Funeral Planning, Wills

12 months ago

By Rachael Ryan One of the first duties of an executor is to arrange the deceased’s funeral. Your executor will wish to make arrangements which align with your wishes, values…

What happens to my superannuation when I die?

Heir Tight, Family Provision, Superannuation, Wills

12 months ago

Contrary to what many may think, superannuation is not like money in a bank account. While proceeds of a bank account will simply be divided according to your Will, superannuation…

Know Your Role: Executors and Beneficiaries

Heir Tight, Beneficiary, Executor, Trusts, Wills

12 months ago

Two of the most common terms used in Wills and the administration of deceased estates are ‘executor’ and ‘beneficiary’. But what do these terms mean? What is a beneficiary? In…

A Matter of Trust: Estate Planning with Trusts

Heir Tight, Estate Planning, Testamentary Capacity, Trusts

1 year 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?

Heir Tight, Beneficiary, Wills

1 year 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

1 year 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

1 year 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?

Heir Tight, Executor, Guardianship, Superannuation, Wills

1 year 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…

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Posts by de Groots wills and estate lawyers

Contesting Wills: What You Need to Know in the Leadup to Christmas

A Case Worth Noting

Important Guidance on Funeral Arrangements

What happens to my superannuation when I die?

Know Your Role: Executors and Beneficiaries

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?

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