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Does my Will deal with my Family Business?

Estate Planning, Family Provision, Trusts, Wills

Most Family Businesses are not run by sole traders which means that a Will alone does not deal adequately, or at all, with a…

What is the Cost of Challenging a Will?

Elizabeth Lorimer

Contesting a Will, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Wills

The simple answer might well be a lot. It is widely known that litigation is expensive. Look at the fees that Lisa Wilkinson is…

Preparing for Incapacity

Hannah Willis

Wills, Power of Attorney, Superannuation, Testamentary Capacity

The number of adults (aged 40 years and older) living with dementia worldwide is expected to nearly treble, from an estimated 57 million in…

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

Danielle 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…

We are Never Getting Back Together – 5 Estate Planning Tips When Separating

Emma Nisbet

Family Provision, Advanced Healthcare Directive, Beneficiary, Heir Tight, Inheritance, Power of Attorney, Superannuation, Wills

If you have separated from your spouse/civil partner but have not obtained an order for dissolution or divorce, or, terminated a civil partnership, then…

Will Wars: Exploring the Grounds for Challenging a Will

Maree Harris

Family Provision, Estate Litigation, Heir Tight, Testamentary Capacity, Wills

Challenging a will – it sounds like a bit of a television drama, doesn’t it? The truth is that will challenges often involve legal…

What Happens if I Don’t Have a Will?

Kate Donnan

Family Provision, Heir Tight, Intestacy, Wills

Up to 60% of Australians do not have a will. So, what happens if you pass away without a will? In all States and…

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…

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