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de Groots wills and estate lawyers

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How Strong is Your Will Power?

Article, Beneficiary, Executor, Trusts

6 years ago

So, you have a will? Great! The next question is, is it up to date? Not only is it important to have a will in the first place, but it…

Don’t Let Will Making Scare You This Halloween

Article, Beneficiary, Wills

6 years ago

The legal jargon and process surrounding the making of a will (or any estate planning document for that matter) has the potential to cause considerable confusion for those who aren’t…

Senior Associate, Max Williams volunteers at the “Wesley Mission Wills Day” Sydney

Article, 2021, Charities

6 years ago

Yesterday our Senior Associate and Accredited Specialist in Wills & Estate Law (NSW), Max Williams volunteered his time at the Wesley Mission Wills Day in Sydney. He has volunteered at the Wesley Mission Wills…

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Estate Litigation Checklist – Contesting a Will

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

6 years ago

There are a number of factors which are important and should be considered when contesting a Will. In New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria, making a claim for provision from…

5 Things to Consider when Drafting a Will – Director, Margot de Groot recently spoke with The College of Law Australia

Article, Wills

6 years ago

There are a number of factors to consider when drafting a will, and due to an ageing population and the ongoing pandemic, this is a growing area of practice. Our…

Associate, Rachael Ryan – Rising Star in Wills, Estates & Succession Planning 2020

Article, Estate Planning, Wills

6 years ago

Congratulations to Associate, Rachael Ryan on her listing in the Doyle’s Guide as one of Australia’s Rising Stars in Wills, Estates & Succession Planning for 2020. View Rachael’s listing here: https://doylesguide.com/wills-estates-succession-planning-rising-stars-australia-2020/

What Happens to Your Social Media Accounts When You Die?

Article, Digital Assets

6 years ago

In the past two decades, the use of social media has grown rapidly. In fact, recent statistics show that almost 80% of Australians have a social media account. But what…

Estate Planning and Philanthropy

Article, Beneficiary, Charities, Wills

6 years ago

Philanthropy features in estate planning in a number of ways. 1. Provisions in a will There is an increased willingness and capacity of our clients to make provision for charities…

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Protecting Your Child’s Inheritance and Financial Agreements

Article, Beneficiary, Family Provision, Inheritance, Wills

6 years ago

If you are concerned about protecting your child’s inheritance from a future divorce or relationship breakdown, you are not alone. It is a common concern of many of our clients.…

Contesting a Will in New South Wales

Article, Contesting a Will, NSW, Wills

6 years ago

If you have been left out of a Will in New South Wales (NSW), you may be eligible to contest it. In this section, contesting a Will refers to bringing…

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