Charitable Bequests
Tis the Season to be Giving: How to wrap up your charitable bequests so they go where you wish You might support charity for…
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Beneficiary
The Forfeiture Rule Explained – Losing your Inheritance for Taking a Life
In movies and TV shows, we often see characters murder their family members (or at least try to) in order to benefit from their…
The Importance of Instructions
By Eliza Walker – Associate Whenever you engage a lawyer, the first step is to provide them with instructions about what you would like…
One of the Many Perils of Litigating – the Non-Resident Party
When settling litigation concerning an estate, it is crucial to consider the tax implications that may arise from any resolution. This is particularly so…
Traps with Offshore Beneficiaries
Offshore Beneficiaries – Typically, you can leave your assets to whomever you choose. There are some practical considerations when the intended beneficiaries reside offshore…
Beneficiaries in Foreign Jurisdictions
You bring your children up to see the world as their oyster. They take this literally and off they go. Not all return to…
What Happens to Your Estate and Property Settlement After Death
Dealing with the death of a loved one is emotionally challenging enough, but when that death occurs during property settlement proceedings, things can quickly…
Cross Border Inheritance Planning
Global Connectivity In 2025, worldwide connectivity is ever-present. It is common for Australians to live overseas, and to own assets overseas, including shares, or…
Discovering and Disputing a Deceased’s Debts
Put Up or Shut Up – Discovering and Disputing a Deceased’s Debts. An executor or administrator of a deceased person’s estate (“LPR”) has a…
Why should I pay a lawyer to prepare my will?
Almost everyone is starting to question their spending, particularly as we head into a new financial year and the price of everything seems to…