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 lawyersBeneficiary, Estate Planning, Heir Tight, 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…
Tenants in Common vs Joint Tenancyde Groots wills and estate lawyersEstate Planning, Family Provision, Heir Tight, Tax liabilities, WillsThe two most common forms of joint ownership of property is for property to be held either as ‘tenants in common’ or ‘joint tenants’…
Pitfalls for Executorsde Groots wills and estate lawyersEstate Litigation, Estate Planning, Executor, Family Provision, Heir Tight, Tax liabilitiesOne definition of a pitfall is ‘a covered pit for use as a trap’. Although the inference of setting traps does not sit well…
de Groots wills and estate lawyers – first Australian law firm to offer new online servicede Groots wills and estate lawyersEstate Litigation, Estate Planning, Heir TightWe are delighted to announce that we are the first Australian law firm to launch an exciting new platform for our clients – Settify…
Dr John de Groot’s Radio Appearance on ABC ‘Drive’de Groots wills and estate lawyersArticle, Estate Planning, WillsHave you started watching Australian Comedian, Kitty Flanagan’s latest tv show ‘Fisk,’ which first aired on ABC on the 17th of March 2021? If…
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…
Estate Planning: The Final “I Love You”de Groots wills and estate lawyersArticle, Estate PlanningTaking the time to put your affairs in order (and to keep them that way) is a powerful way to express your love for…
Give Your Family Peace of Mind This Christmas With a Bespoke Estate Plan from de Groots wills and estate lawyersde Groots wills and estate lawyersArticle, Estate PlanningMetaphorically speaking, we as humans enter the world with an “undefined expiry date,” and unlike a carton of milk or tin of spaghetti, we…
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…