A will is the way – don’t delayde Groots wills and estate lawyersHeir Tight, Beneficiary, Executor, Guardianship, Power of Attorney, Tax liabilities, Testamentary Capacity, WillsThe end of the financial year and the beginning of a new one is traditionally when our thoughts turn to our financial affairs. It…
Guest or Pest?de Groots wills and estate lawyersArticle, Beneficiary, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Family Provision, WillsCONSIDERING RIGHTS OF RESIDENCE IN WILLS By Max Williams It is often said that a person’s house is his or her castle. But when…
Help! It’s urgent!de Groots wills and estate lawyersHeir Tight, Beneficiary, Estate Planning, Probate, WillsIt is common for couples to have separate bank accounts. However, this can lead to financial hardship for the survivor when one dies as…
What happens if…?de Groots wills and estate lawyersHeir Tight, Beneficiary, Guardianship, 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 lawyersHeir Tight, Beneficiary, Executor, 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 lawyersHeir Tight, Beneficiary, Charities, 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 lawyersHeir Tight, Beneficiary, Executor, Family Provision, 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…