Pitfalls for Executorsde Groots wills and estate lawyersHeir Tight, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Executor, Family Provision, 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…
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…
de Groots wills and estate lawyers – first Australian law firm to offer new online servicede Groots wills and estate lawyersHeir Tight, Estate Litigation, Estate PlanningWe are delighted to announce that we are the first Australian law firm to launch an exciting new platform for our clients – Settify…
“I’ve Got the Power!” – Choosing the Right Attorneyde Groots wills and estate lawyersHeir Tight, Power of Attorney, WillsAn enduring power of attorney (“EPOA”) is one of the most important legal documents that you should have in place. An EPOA appoints a…
Contesting a Will in NSWde Groots wills and estate lawyersHeir Tight, Contesting a Will, NSW, WillsContesting a Will in NSW Family Provision Claims In this section, contesting a Will refers to making a claim for provision from a deceased…
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…
Using mediation to resolve estate disputesde Groots wills and estate lawyersHeir Tight, Contesting a Will, Mediation, WillsMediation is a highly successful method of dispute resolution and, although potentially unavoidable in an estate dispute, there are many benefits to participating in…
Releasing rights to make a family provision claimde Groots wills and estate lawyersHeir Tight, Contesting a Will, Family Provision, WillsOne the first questions that we often ask clients in an initial consultation is ‘do you have any former spouses?’ This is to determine…
Superannuationde Groots wills and estate lawyersHeir Tight, Superannuation, WillsYou may be surprised to find out that your superannuation (and any life insurance you hold within your superfund) is not automatically dealt with…