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Choosing a guardian – who will look after your children if you die unexpectedly?

What to consider when choosing a guardian for your children If you are a parent, you may appoint a guardian for your children in…

Informal Wills – The problems and how to avoid them

Emma Nisbet

QLD, Wills

Informal wills are overlooked until the time comes to deal with a deceased estate. In Queensland the Succession Act outlines the formal requirements for…

Mental Health in the Legal Industry

Isabel Ayoub

NSW, QLD, VIC

By Isabel Ayoub – Solicitor Mental health in the law is an important topic of discussion. It is also a vital aspect of individuals…

Discovering and Disputing a Deceased’s Debts

Max Williams

Beneficiary, Executor, NSW, QLD, Wills

Put Up or Shut Up – Discovering and Disputing a Deceased’s Debts. An executor or administrator of a deceased person’s estate (“LPR”) has a…

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Estate Planning and Avoiding Family Provision Claims

Dannielle Wood

Estate Planning, Family Provision, QLD, Wills

Estate Planning and Avoiding Family Provision Claims. One of the biggest concerns for many people when making an estate plan is the possibility of…

Why should I pay a lawyer to prepare my will?

Kate Donnan

Beneficiary, Inheritance, NSW, QLD, Wills

Almost everyone is starting to question their spending, particularly as we head into a new financial year and the price of everything seems to…

Witnessing a Will

Max Williams

Beneficiary, Inheritance, NSW, QLD, Wills

Witnesses are required for important events like weddings, court trials and world record attempts. A Will is no different. It is a legal requirement…

Understanding the Importance of Having a Will: Securing Your Legacy

Dannielle Wood

Beneficiary, Family Provision, Guardianship, Heir Tight, Inheritance, Intestacy, NSW, QLD, VIC, Wills

In the grand scheme of life, thoughts about death and what happens after we pass away can seem uncomfortable or even morbid. Consequently, many…

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The Law Surrounding Disputes over Wills

Maree Harris

Heir Tight, Contesting a Will, Family Provision, NSW, QLD, VIC, Wills

The law surrounding disputes over wills in Australia has continued to evolve over time. This is seen by the increase in the number of…

Voluntary Assisted Dying Laws Pass in NSW

de Groots wills and estate lawyers

Heir Tight, NSW, QLD, VIC, Voluntary Assisted Dying

The Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021 (“Bill”) passed through both houses of the New South Wales Parliament on 19 May 2022 and will commence…

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