Posts by de Groots wills and estate lawyers

de Groots wills and estate lawyers

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ATO to Review Processes for Tax Administration of Deceased Estates

Article, Tax liabilities, Wills

6 years ago

The death of a family member or friend is a very emotional and stressful time, especially if you are responsible for managing the deceased’s affairs. There are many different financial,…

Testamentary Trusts

Article, Beneficiary, Trusts

6 years ago

Testamentary trusts can be an excellent tool for your estate plan and are simply trusts that are drafted into your will and established once you pass away. There are many…

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Estate Planning and Your Pets

Article, Estate Planning

6 years ago

Pets play an important role in many families and often little thought is given to what will happen to them if they are unable to care for them, but it…

Until Death Do Us Part – Implications of Death for Family Law Matters

Article, Estate Planning, Family Provision

6 years ago

Family Law matters usually involve many complexities and are often emotionally charged proceedings. However, often little consideration is given to the impact that the death of a party may have…

DIY Will Kit Review – Senior Associate, Max Williams recently contributed to an article by CHOICE

Article, Wills

6 years ago

Our Senior Associate, Max Williams recently contributed to an article by CHOICE comparing five common will kits. Max believes some will kits are better than others but says there’s still no substitute…

Executor’s Commission

Article, Executor

6 years ago

The Court is empowered to order the payment of remuneration or commission to personal representatives for their services in an executor role. It is entirely at the discretion of the…

Margot de Groot Awarded “Member of the Order of Australia” Award

Article, 2021

6 years ago

We are tremendously proud to announce that on Sunday, 7 June our very own Founding Director, Mrs Margot de Groot was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia Award for significant service…

What is a Grant of Representation and When is it Required?

Article, Wills

6 years ago

Generally speaking, obtaining a grant of representation (for example, a grant of probate) is the process by which the Supreme Court of Queensland officially recognises the will of the deceased…

Beer Coasters and Text Messages Are Not an Estate Plan

Article, Estate Planning, Wills

6 years ago

In recent times there has been a spike in unconventional documents being accepted as valid and binding will documents. These have ranged from photographs to post-it notes to computer files.…

Enduring Powers of Attorney and COVID-19

Article, NSW, Power of Attorney, QLD, VIC

6 years ago

The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant social restrictions and is currently threatening the health of all age groups across our country, highlighting the importance of having a valid…

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