A Case Worth Noting

by Kate Varcoe The case of Kirk v Withington & Ors [2023] QSC 141 serves as a timely reminder about three key practical factors…

A Matter of Trust: Estate Planning with Trusts

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Estate Planning, Heir Tight, Testamentary Capacity, Trusts

If you have a trust, there are specific issues that you need to consider from an estate planning perspective. Are all trusts the same?…

What’s the difference between a will and estate planning?

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Estate Planning, Family Provision, Heir Tight, Power of Attorney, Superannuation, Testamentary Capacity, Wills

Well, a will is a legal document that passes ownership or transfers ownership of your assets to beneficiaries when you pass away, whereas estate…

What is an Indemnity?

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Beneficiary, Estate Planning, Executor, Heir Tight, Wills

Are you a residuary beneficiary of an estate and expecting a final distribution of your gift? Are you wondering why you have been asked…

The Digital Age – It’s not all Smooth Sailing

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Digital Assets, Estate Planning, Heir Tight

Whilst technological developments have led to the evolution and advancement of many facets of our lives, including the ability to create a ‘digital footprint’,…

Estate Administration General Update

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Digital Assets, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Funeral Planning, Heir Tight

By Kate Donnan At our briefing event held recently in our Sydney office, Kate Donnan gave an update on trends in the administration of…

The Art of Bequest Planning

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Beneficiary, Charities, Estate Planning, Executor, Heir Tight, Wills

By Emma Nisbet One of the major considerations in developing an estate plan is determining who or what will benefit from the legacy that…

Fisk: Why making a will is “on trend”

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Digital Assets, Estate Planning, Heir Tight, Power of Attorney, Wills

In Episode 2 (Season 2) of “Fisk”, Helen’s day got off to a relatable start. In need of a caffeine kick-start, Helen called in to Blendology, the blended beverage bar situated en route to her office at Gruber & Associates.

It’s not enough to have a will, you need the right will

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Article, Estate Planning, Wills

You may decide to engage a lawyer to prepare your will for a variety of reasons: you may have assets you want to go…

Your digital assets: issues to consider

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Digital Assets, Estate Planning, Heir Tight

Today, practically every individual, regardless of their age, gender or ethnic background, is likely to leave behind a digital footprint. That is because most…

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A Case Worth Noting

A Case Worth Noting

A Matter of Trust: Estate Planning with Trusts

What’s the difference between a will and estate planning?

What is an Indemnity?

The Digital Age – It’s not all Smooth Sailing

Estate Administration General Update

The Art of Bequest Planning

Fisk: Why making a will is “on trend”

It’s not enough to have a will, you need the right will

Your digital assets: issues to consider

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