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…
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…
“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 lawyersContesting a Will, Heir Tight, 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 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…
Using mediation to resolve estate disputesde Groots wills and estate lawyersContesting a Will, Heir Tight, 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 lawyersContesting a Will, Family Provision, Heir Tight, 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…
Elder Abuse, Undue Influence & Unconscionable Conductde Groots wills and estate lawyersCoercion, Heir Tight, InheritanceA recent case shines a light on the elder abuse that exists in our community, and the importance of appropriate remedies being available to…