Posts by de Groots wills and estate lawyers

de Groots wills and estate lawyers

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What happens to my superannuation when I die?

Heir Tight, Family Provision, Superannuation, Wills

3 years 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

3 years 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

3 years 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

3 years 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

3 years 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

3 years 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

3 years 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?

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

3 years ago

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. Estate…

Some Duties and Obligations as an Executor

Heir Tight, Beneficiary, Executor, Tax liabilities

4 years ago

Executors have a number of responsibilities as a legal personal representative (“LPR”) when acting in the administration of the estate. They can generally be categorised as follows: take steps to…

It Doesn’t Always Work Out in the Wash

Heir Tight, Beneficiary, Executor, Family Provision, Wills

4 years ago

One of the most important considerations a testator has in preparing their will is appointing a person/s to act in the role of executor. Many times, the phrase “it doesn’t…

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