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Why should I pay a lawyer to prepare my will?

Beneficiary, Inheritance, NSW, QLD, Wills

Almost everyone is starting to question their spending, particularly as we head into a new financial year and the price of everything seems to…

Witnessing a Will

Max Williams

Beneficiary, Inheritance, NSW, QLD, Wills

Witnesses are required for important events like weddings, court trials and world record attempts. A Will is no different. It is a legal requirement…

Understanding the Importance of Having a Will: Securing Your Legacy

Danielle Wood

Beneficiary, Family Provision, Guardianship, Heir Tight, Inheritance, Intestacy, NSW, QLD, VIC, Wills

In the grand scheme of life, thoughts about death and what happens after we pass away can seem uncomfortable or even morbid. Consequently, many…

We are Never Getting Back Together – 5 Estate Planning Tips When Separating

Emma Nisbet

Family Provision, Advanced Healthcare Directive, Beneficiary, Heir Tight, Inheritance, Power of Attorney, Superannuation, Wills

If you have separated from your spouse/civil partner but have not obtained an order for dissolution or divorce, or, terminated a civil partnership, then…

Navigating the Emotional Terrain: Resolving Disputes Over Personal Belongings in Wills

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Heir Tight, Beneficiary, Family Provision, Wills

In the aftermath of losing a loved one, grief often intersects with unexpected challenges. One such challenge arises when beneficiaries find themselves in disputes…

Know Your Role: Executors and Beneficiaries

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Heir Tight, Beneficiary, Executor, Trusts, Wills

Two of the most common terms used in Wills and the administration of deceased estates are ‘executor’ and ‘beneficiary’. But what do these terms…

How often should you update a will?

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Heir Tight, Beneficiary, Wills

As a general rule, you should review your will once every 12 months. So, on the anniversary of when you made the will, get…

Some Duties and Obligations as an Executor

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Heir Tight, Beneficiary, Executor, Tax liabilities

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