What happens if…?de Groots wills and estate lawyersBeneficiary, Guardianship, Heir Tight, NSW, Power of Attorney, QLD, VIC, WillsOne question we frequently hear from our clients, is “What happens if…?”. After working with our clients to prepare their estate planning documents, we…
So, you want to make a will?de Groots wills and estate lawyersBeneficiary, Executor, Heir Tight, WillsSo, you want to make a will? At de Groots wills and estates lawyers, we aim to make the process of preparing your will…
Tips the Season to be Givingde Groots wills and estate lawyersBeneficiary, Charities, Heir Tight, WillsAs the Festive Season fast approaches, so too there is often a consideration of philanthropic giving. A common way that people wish to benefit…
Powers of Attorney – use or abuse?de Groots wills and estate lawyersBeneficiary, Executor, Family Provision, Heir Tight, Power of Attorney, Superannuation, Testamentary Capacity, WillsThe power of attorney document looks innocent enough but there are traps for the unwary. Clear thinking and care are the prerequisites for the…
Regulation Required of the Mum and Dad Bankde Groots wills and estate lawyersArticle, Beneficiary, Estate Planning, Family ProvisionAlthough Australian statistics are in short supply, there is no doubt that the Mum and Dad Bank is big, and getting bigger. In the…
Yours, Mine and Ours: Five Estate Planning Considerations for Blended Familiesde Groots wills and estate lawyersArticle, Beneficiary, Estate Planning, Family Provision, Inheritance, Superannuation, WillsMaking a will can often be a complicated exercise. This is especially so if you are in a blended family. A ‘blended family’ is…
How Strong is Your Will Power?de Groots wills and estate lawyersArticle, Beneficiary, Executor, TrustsSo, you have a will? Great! The next question is, is it up to date? Not only is it important to have a will…
Don’t Let Will Making Scare You This Halloweende Groots wills and estate lawyersArticle, Beneficiary, WillsThe legal jargon and process surrounding the making of a will (or any estate planning document for that matter) has the potential to cause…
Estate Litigation Checklist – Contesting a Willde Groots wills and estate lawyersArticle, Beneficiary, Contesting a Will, Estate Litigation, WillsThere are a number of factors which are important and should be considered when contesting a Will. In New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria,…
Estate Planning and Philanthropyde Groots wills and estate lawyersArticle, Beneficiary, Charities, WillsPhilanthropy features in estate planning in a number of ways. 1. Provisions in a will There is an increased willingness and capacity of our…