We are honoured to share that de Groots has once again been recognised in the 2024 Doyle’s Guide Awards across multiple categories. This acknowledgment is a testament to our team’s…
The Australian Honours and Awards Investiture Ceremony at Government House on Wednesday 18 September 2024 was a rewarding and memorable occasion for Dr. John de Groot AM, as he was…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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